These fluffy and flavorful Griddle Cakes will make your breakfasts extra special. Get ready to indulge in a stack of these golden-brown Drop Scones that are sure to become your new favorite morning treat! Add your favorite toppings, like fresh berries and whipped cream, and enjoy a hearty, satisfying breakfast.

Experience the joy of fluffy perfection, versatility, quick preparation, and a family-friendly treat that will leave everyone smiling.

Why you'll love these
Fluffy Perfection
This griddle cakes recipe guarantees light and fluffy pancakes that will melt in your mouth. With the perfect balance of ingredients, you'll achieve a tender texture that is simply irresistible.
Versatility at Its Best
Also known as Drop Scones, these are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them to your liking. Whether you prefer classic buttermilk griddle cakes, blueberry-infused delights, or even chocolate chip-filled indulgence, these pancakes can easily adapt to your cravings.
Quick and Easy
Busy mornings should never mean missing out on a delicious breakfast. This griddle cakes recipe is quick and effortless to prepare, ensuring you can whip up a delightful stack of pancakes in no time. Say goodbye to store-bought mixes and embrace the joy of homemade goodness!
Family-Friendly Delight
Griddle cakes are a hit with the whole family. Kids and adults alike will love waking up to the enticing aroma of freshly cooked pancakes. From lazy weekends to special occasions, these griddle cakes will create cherished moments and happy memories around the breakfast table.
What is a griddle cake?
Known by many names from Drop Scones to Scotch pancakes. A griddle cake is a type of pancake, typically cooked on a griddle or a flat cooking surface. It is known for its thick, fluffy texture and golden-brown appearance.
Ingredients and substitutions for Griddle Cakes
- Flour: Plain or all purpose flour helps give our pancakes structure and forms the batter to cook nice pancakes. Plain flour additionally helps to soak up a little of that milk and egg moisture giving us a nice smooth batter that isn’t too runny. If you prefer, you can substitute with self raising flour in equal measure and leave out the baking powder.
- Sugar: As a result of using superfine or caster sugar, the nice fine granules dissolve into our batter and add sweetness without adding additional flavors to the batter. You could substitute with light brown sugar or raw sugar, though this might affect the flavor of the pancakes.
- Eggs: As well as adding structure to the pancakes, the eggs bind everything together so are essential.
- Milk: Whole milk was used here and helps add moisture to our pancakes and balance out the flavors from eggs for the moisture in our batter. It also gives it the light result without becoming stodgy. You could substitute with creamy non dairy milk of your preference.
- Baking powder: This helps our pancakes rise and gives them that fluffy interior.
See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Griddle Cakes:
Place the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl and stir together, forming a well.

1
Add the egg and whisk in the milk, adding in a slow stream to form a batter.

2
Heat 2 teaspoons of butter in a heavy based frying pan or skillet on medium heat until it’s bubbling.
Drop a ladleful of batter into the skillet, cooking until it’s bubbling and golden, flipping to cook the remaining side.

3
Serve a stack with a little drizzle of Scottish honey.
Dig in, whilst hot.

Equipment needed to make this
Mixing bowls: A medium mixing bowl is perfect to mix your batter, however, you will need a second bowl or a measuring jug to mix your wet ingredients before creating the thick batter.
Whisk: You only need a whisk to form the smooth batter thanks to adding the wet ingredients into the dry.
Heavy based frying pan: A heavy based frying pan will heat well and keep the heat, even on a low temperature to make those outer edges golden and resulting in fluffy pancakes.
FAQ's for the best Griddle Cakes
Absolutely! Griddle cakes are highly customizable. You can add ingredients like blueberries, chocolate chips, or even spices like cinnamon for extra flavor. Feel free to experiment and make them your own!
Yes, griddle cakes are quick and easy to make. The batter comes together in minutes, and the pancakes cook relatively fast on the griddle. It's a perfect option for a delicious breakfast that doesn't require hours in the kitchen.
Definitely! Drop scones are loved by both kids and adults. They make for a delightful breakfast or brunch option that the whole family can enjoy together. Customize the toppings to suit everyone's preferences and create a memorable mealtime experience.
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Griddle Cakes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Scottish
Description
Get ready to indulge in a stack of these golden-brown Griddle Cakes that are sure to become your new favorite morning treat!
Ingredients
214 grams / 1 ⅓ cups plain flour
6 grams / 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
75 grams / ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon superfine/caster sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
120 milliliters / ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Place the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl and stir together, forming a well
- Add the egg and whisk in the milk, adding in a slow stream to form a batter.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of butter in a heavy based frying pan or skillet on medium heat until it’s bubbling.
- Drop a ladleful of batter into the skillet, cooking until it’s bubbling and golden, flipping to cook the remaining side.
- Serve a stack with a little drizzle of Scottish honey.
- Dig in, whilst hot.
Notes
- Thick batter: Unlike most other pancake batter, the griddle cake batter is much thicker, but that helps it stay on the spot on your pan and rise, so don’t be tempted to mess with extra liquids if you’ve not made a stack before.
- A griddle or heavy based frying pan is best: They help to keep the heat steady, even on a low temperature to make those outer edges golden and resulting in fluffy pancakes.
- Customizing your griddle cakes: You can add ingredients like blueberries, chocolate chips, or even spices like cinnamon for extra flavor. Feel free to experiment and make them your own!
Adapted from Scottishrecipes.com
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pancakes
- Calories: 313 calories per serve
Keywords: pancakes, scottish recipes, breakfast recipe
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