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Rainbow Cloud Pancakes

Rainbow Cloud Pancakes are one of those breakfasts that instantly make the table look happier. Fluffy homemade pancakes are topped with soft whipped cream clouds and a colorful fruit rainbow made with strawberries, mango, banana, kiwi, blueberries, and raspberries. It looks impressive when served, but it's actually very simple to put together.

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rainbow Topping

  • 4 strawberries sliced
  • ½ mango diced
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1 kiwi sliced
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup raspberries

Clouds

  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
  • Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to look set. Flip and cook for another minute or two until golden brown.
  • Continue until all the batter has been used.
  • Place the pancakes on a serving plate, stacking them slightly unevenly for a homemade look.
  • Arrange the fruit in curved rows across the top of the pancake stack.
  • Start with strawberries, followed by mango, banana, kiwi, blueberries, and raspberries to create a rainbow effect.
  • Place dollops of whipped cream at both ends of the rainbow to create fluffy clouds.
  • Serve immediately.