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Fluffy Rainbow Pancake Cups

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These Fluffy Rainbow Pancake Cups are a joyful and delicious breakfast treat featuring colorful, fluffy pancake layers topped with whipped butter and fresh berries. Perfect for family gatherings or brightening up any morning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
  • Natural food colorings or gel pastes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for whipped butter)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for whipped butter)
  • Pinch of sea salt (for whipped butter)
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin with melted butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add a few drops of natural food coloring to each bowl and stir until vibrant and even.
  5. Using a spoon or small ladle, spoon each colored batter into muffin cups, layering gently to create a rainbow effect. Fill each cup about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. While baking, whip softened butter with honey and sea salt using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  8. Let pancake cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before gently removing.
  9. Serve warm topped with whipped butter and fresh berries. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Keep batter layers thin for even cooking. Whip butter while baking to save time. Cool pancake cups slightly before removing to maintain shape.

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