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IHOP Pancakes Copycat

Last updated on July 21, 2018. Originally posted on June 25, 2016 by Lalaine. 60 Comments

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Plump and pillowy, IHOP Pancakes copycat is just as tasty as what you’d find in the restaurant yet costs a fraction of the price. You can easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd or add chopped fresh fruits to the batter for another layer of yum.

Plump and pillowy, these IHOP Pancakes copycat are just as tasty and delicious as what you'd find in the restaurant yet cost a fraction of the price. You can easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd or add chopped fresh fruits to the batter for another layer of yum.

I usually don’t go to bed until almost dawn so it’s always a struggle for me to wake up before 10:30 AM. The only time I willingly get out of bed earlier than that is when G and I make a morning trip to IHOP for pancakes. I mean, really. Fluffy pancakes drenched in butter pecan syrup, a couple sides of crisp bacon, and a fresh pot of piping-hot coffee, who wouldn’t, right?

We used to do these delicious breakfast runs at least once a week, up until the beginning of this year when we decided to be more conscientious about our spending and limit our eating out. Nowadays, when we want our pancake fix, I make them from scratch based on an IHOP pancakes copycat recipe I found on Pinterest months ago and which quickly became a favorite in our house.

Seriously, you guys, if you’re looking to replicate the buttery buttermilk pancakes the restaurant is known for, these IHOP pancakes copycat won’t disappoint! They’re just as tasty and delicious as the original yet cost a fraction of the price.

Look at ’em! Plump and pillowy, they’re like sweet heaven on a fork!

Plump and pillowy, these IHOP Pancakes copycat are just as tasty and delicious as what you'd find in the restaurant yet cost a fraction of the price. You can easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd or add chopped fresh fruits to the batter for another layer of yum.

This IHOP pancakes copycat recipe serves about four but can easily be doubled to feed large appetites a large crowd. It’s all a matter of stirring the dry and the wet ingredients together, whipping up a batch everyone in the family would love waking up for doesn’t have to be a feat.

And as if their deliciousness wasn’t awesome enough, they’re super adaptable, too. If you prefer whole wheat pancakes, just substitute equal amounts of whole wheat flour for the all-purpose. You can also add fresh berries or chopped fruits to the batter for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Here a few tips on how to take your breakfast pancakes from good to great:

  • For light and airy pancakes, do not over mix batter. Combine the wet and dry ingredients with minimal strokes until mostly smooth, a few lumps here and there are fine.
  • A nonstick pan or griddle is best for easy flipping. Do not over grease the pan. Instead of melting butter directly on the pan, I like to quickly swipe a solid bar of butter or rub on melted butter with a paper towel on the surface of the pan to lightly coat.
  • Make sure the pan or griddle (this is an affiliate link for the one I use at home) is sufficiently hot before you add batter. Keep on medium-low heat to ensure pancakes cook nice and fluffy on the inside while beautifully browned on the outside.
  • Patience, please! I’ve ruined many pancakes in my day because I get too excited to wait. Pancakes are ready to flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to brown.
  • Do not pat or press down the pancakes as they cook. You’ll end up with heavy, dense pancakes instead of the light and airy texture you want.
Plump and pillowy, these IHOP Pancakes copycat are just as tasty and delicious as what you'd find in the restaurant yet cost a fraction of the price. You can easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd or add chopped fresh fruits to the batter for another layer of yum.
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IHOP Pancakes Copycat

3.9 from 290 votes
Plump and pillowy, these IHOP Pancakes copycat are just as tasty and delicious as what you’d find in the restaurant yet cost a fraction of the price. You can easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd or add chopped fresh fruits to the batter for another layer of yum.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter and more for greasing pan, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. Whisk together until blended. Add to flour mixture, stirring only until smooth. Add the two tablespoons melted butter and sugar, and stir until combined.
  • Over medium low heat, heat pan or griddle. Lightly grease surface of the pan by lightly brushing with melted butter. 
  • Drop about 1/4 cup batter on pan in a 5-inch wide circle. Cook until bubbles begin to form on surface and edges begin to brown. 
  • Gently flip and continue to brown the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve hot with butter and syrup of choice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 149g | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 16.4g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 160mg
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  1. Ana says

    July 20, 2019 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    Best recipe, just added 1tsp vanilla extract.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 14, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Thank you so much for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 And yes, vanilla extra makes it extra yummy!

      Reply
  2. Taccara says

    November 26, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these no more boxed pancakes , Thank You for the recipe. 👏👏👏

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 29, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Taccara! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    August 9, 2018 at 4:46 am

    I love their butter but can’t figure out what kind it is. An idea?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 11, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      I believe it’s just whipped butter. They might have added cream or olive oil to it to keep it soft and spreadable.

      Reply
  4. Jacy says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    Please make an IHOP butter pecan syrup copy cat recipe!!!!!!!! I love butter pecan syrup!!!!!!! IHOP pancakes aren’t IHOP pancakes without it!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 24, 2018 at 12:20 am

      It’s on my to-do list 🙂

      Reply
  5. Erica says

    June 30, 2018 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    So good! My family loved these!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you, for the feedback, Erica!

      Reply
  6. Sunflower says

    April 15, 2018 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    I have been searching for a delicious pancake recipe for 40 years. This is it! It is fluffy, yummy deliciousness. The batter is very, very thick – almost like whip cream. I spooned it onto a 325 degree griddle. I divided the batter in half and threw in a handful of fresh blueberries, and in the other half I smashed up a small banana and mixed it in. They do not need the fruit, we just like fruit! Perfection! Just the best pancakes I have ever had. If you have been searching for the perfect pancake recipe, your search is over! Thanks for sharing this wonderful pancake. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 17, 2018 at 3:32 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback! This is my favorite pancake recipe, too. No need to go the restaurant now to enjoy great pancakes 🙂

      Reply
  7. Yoli says

    April 11, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    Gonna try these was looking for a dennys type though.would you possibly know how to make those?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 17, 2018 at 3:35 am

      No, I don’t but I’ll definitely do some research and post the recipe if I do find a good one 🙂

      Reply
  8. Shannon says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:36 am

    I have tried so many pancake recipes and nothing has ever come close to this. I think my family has voted as this being the only pancake recipe ever. I even whipped some butter to put on top to make it really authentic. Thank you for saving us from bisquick.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      October 1, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you so much, Shannon, for the feedback. These pancakes are truly amazing and I am glad your family enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  9. Julie G says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely THE BEST pancakes ever! I will never make any other recipe. I did add a little vanilla to it because…well…vanilla is awesome! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 26, 2017 at 11:03 am

      Awww, thank you so much for the feedback. Aren’t they delicious? I’ll try them with a little vanilla next time 🙂

      Reply
  10. Yolie says

    July 21, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    An you use regular milk

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      You can but I recommend buttermilk for better texture and flavor. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Art from My Table says

    July 14, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    IHop pancakes are so good! I love the idea of being able to make them at home!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Exactly! I love IHop pancakes as well. These are very good homemade version.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        October 28, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        Could you tell us how to make homemade pecan syrup? Yummy

        Reply
        • Lalaine says

          November 29, 2017 at 12:48 pm

          On my to-do list 🙂

          Reply
  12. Amanda says

    April 22, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent pancakes. I added teaspoon of vanilla for a little extra flavor! Consistency was perfect

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 22, 2017 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Amanda. I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  13. Leslye says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 18, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  14. Christi says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    These look like the perfect pancakes, so light and fluffy.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 30, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks, Christi 🙂

      Reply
  15. Connie says

    March 11, 2017 at 8:48 am

    One thing I’ve learned (also read it somewhere) is that if you leave the batter sit for a little while (10 minutes or so) before you use it, pancakes will be light and fluffy. Also works for cornbread.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 30, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks for the tip, Connie. Will try that next time I make pancakes.

      Reply
  16. Michelle says

    March 10, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Those are some gorgeous pancakes! My husband is actually the chief pancake maker in our house, so I’m passing your tips along to him!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 30, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks, Michelle 🙂

      Reply
  17. Ann Williams says

    February 12, 2017 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! We loved them! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      February 12, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you for the feedback, Ann. I am glad you enjoyed the pancakes, they’re a favorite at our house!

      Reply
  18. Deb says

    February 4, 2017 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    Awesome! Light and fluffy with just enough crispness around the edges. There isn’t a restaurant that can beat it. My husband is a pancake critic and he loved them!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      February 5, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you, Deb, for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed them, these pancakes are our favorite weekend treat at home 🙂

      Reply
  19. Dave says

    January 31, 2017 at 9:05 am

    4 stars
    My local IHop in Stapleton, CO. consistantly has the worst pancakes in town. They will either be doughy or gummy. Odd since they are a pancake restaurant.

    Reply
  20. Amber says

    December 4, 2016 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    I just used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour and they turned out wonderfully!!! This rivals all the premade gluten free pancake mixes! Yum!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 4, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks for the tip, Amber. I’ve never tried these pancakes with gluten-free flour, great to know they turn out just as delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    By far one of the best pancake recipes out there! So light, fluffy & delicious.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 1, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you, Chrissy. I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  22. Chloe says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Best pancakes ever

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      Hello Chloe,

      Yes, you can freeze them. Just put wax paper between each pancake so they don’t stick together and then wrap well in plastic film. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Crissy says

    September 25, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    These were the best pancakes I have ever made! I will never use Bisquick again! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 25, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Chrissy. I am glad you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Lisette says

    September 10, 2016 at 9:32 am

    These were SO GOOD……thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Aren’t they delicious? I am glad you enjoyed them and thanks for the feedback 🙂

      Reply
  25. Ciera says

    August 5, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    One word AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 5, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      Yay! Thank you so much for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed these copycat pancakes, they’re definitely a favorite in my house 🙂

      Reply
  26. Victoria says

    July 21, 2016 at 5:16 am

    These pancakes are delicious! The only thing I will say is that I think they are a little too sweet. I serve my pancakes with fruit or usually a Blueberry sauce I make. With the sauce, they are very sweet. I will probably half the sugar next time. Yum!!

    Reply
  27. rose says

    July 7, 2016 at 9:37 am

    These are the fluffiest pancakes ever!!!!! Will be my go to pancake recipe from now on! Thank you, Lalaine for posting this recipe! I enjoy reading all of yor stories!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 7, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Thank you so much for the feedback, Rose. I am glad you enjoyed the pancakes, aren’t they delicious?

      Have a great day! 🙂

      Reply
      • rose says

        July 7, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Yes, Ms. Lalaine! Delicious and very fluffy! If only I could eat them everyday…..Thank you, po!

        Reply
  28. Cori says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Pinned this recipe to my Recipes board! I love IHOP pancakes as well! Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  29. Glenda says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I really plan to try this recipe because I love making pancakes of my family. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Charline says

    June 27, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    These pancakes look delicious and fluffy! I will definitely have to try these out when I get a pancake craving!

    Reply
  31. Cara says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Oh my goodness those look delicious! So fluffy and perfect! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Helen @ Hel On Heels says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Stop it! You’re a genius. There is really nothing better than IHOP pancakes! Pinning this for later!

    Reply

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