Rainbow Stacked Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pancakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)

For the Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

• Fresh berries
• Maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pancake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy).
2. Divide and Color the Batter:
   • Divide the pancake batter evenly into six small bowls.
   • Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters. Mix each until the color is evenly distributed.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
   • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
   • Pour 1/4 cup of the colored batter onto the skillet, using a spoon to spread it out into a circle if needed.
   • Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. Repeat with each color.
4. Make the Whipped Cream:
   • In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the Pancakes:
   • Stack the pancakes in rainbow order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
   • Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
6. Add Toppings:
   • Garnish with fresh berries and drizzle with maple syrup.
7. Serve:
   • Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, fun, and delicious rainbow stacked pancakes!