It's rare to come across a person who doesn't enjoy the yummy breakfast delight that is pancakes, and these amazing pancake innovations may just convert the select few who have never been a fan of the tasty treat.
Whether you like to refer to them as pancakes, flapjacks, or hot cakes, there is no denying the popularity of this culinary delight. Thanks to their versatile shape and size, pancakes are also available for interpretation from different facets of artistic creativity.
From pancakes made to look like Ryan Gosling, to multi-colored flapjacks and even Darth Vader-inspired cakes, pancakes in a can, and pancake-making machines, these pancake innovations are sure to change the way you view breakfast. No matter how you like your pancakes, there is no denying that the possibilities are endless.
40 Scrumptious Pancake Innovations
From Pan-Free Pancake Machines to Fantastic Flapjack Art:
Souzan Michael — Apr 25, 2012 — Art & Design
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Flapjack Floor Cushions
The Todd von Bastiaans Pancake Floor Pillows Look Comfy and Delicious
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Luxury Pancakes
Gucci Bakes Expensive Treats in Tokyo
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Flapjack Stacked Cakes
These Pancake Cupcakes are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Shrove Tuesday
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Floral Cooking Utensils
Daisy Egg Fry Rings Bring Cuteness Back to the Kitchen
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Dessert-Inspired Breakfasts
This Cake Batter Pancake Recipe Will Have You Running Out of Bed
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Epic Pancake Art
'Jim's Pancakes' is a Blog Dedicated to the Artistry of Breakfast
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Inedible Food Accessories
Jewelry Chefs Concoct Wearable Treats You'll Want to Eat
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Bright Breakfast Treats
These Rainbow-Infused RGB Pancakes Cure Monday Morning Blues
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Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
The 'Food On My Dog' Tumblr is Adorable and Outrageous
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Darth Vader Breakfasts
The Star Wars Pancake Mold Makes 'The Force' a Part of Your Daily Diet
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Pancake Floor Lamps
Smoon Ombrella Lamps Spread Delectable Light Throughout the Space
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Delicate Doily-Inspired Breakfasts
These Darling Lace Crepes are a Morning Meal Fit for a Queen
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Fantastic Flapjack Art
The Pancake Project Encourages You to Play With Your Food
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DIY Flapjack Art
Celebrity Chef Pancake Portraits for Sweet Edible Tributes
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Porn & Pancakes
Free Breakfast to Help Fight Your Addiction
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Hypnotizing Hashbrowns
Breakfast Interrupted Video Slows Down Airborne Food Mid-Flight
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Superhero Cookware
The Spider-Man Pancake Pan Makes Perfect Peter Parker Pancakes
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Canned Breakfast Brews
This Pancake-Flavored Milkshake Will Fill Your Stomach On-The-Go
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Lovey-Dovey Breakfasts
These Red Velvet Pancakes are Perfect for Valentine's Day
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Multi-Hued Meals
The Henry Hargreaves ‘Food of the Rainbow' Photo Series
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High Tech Chef Gadgets
The Digital Thermometer Pan
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Automated Breakfast Machines
The Automatic Pancake Machine Will Solve Your Morning Woes
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Health-Concious Chocolate Flapjacks
These Brownie Batter Pancakes Make for One Decadent Breakfast
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Rich Dessert Records
'33 RPM' Puts Classic Vinyls and Sweets Together in This Tempting Photography
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Rapid Breakfast Rap Battles
The Mac Lethal 'Look at me Now' Remake Calls out Chris Brown
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Wasabi Caviar Crepes
This 'Lox on Crepes' Recipe Packs an Unusually Spicy Punch
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Bittersweet Breakfasts
Mos Bacon Pancake Mix is a Bacon & Chocolate Chip Fusion
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Breakfast-Inspired Bedding
The Pancake Butter & Syrup Quilt Comes with a Side of Bacon Rug
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Multi-Coloured Crepes
Rainbow Pancakes are Better than Skittles
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Breakfast Breakthrough Dishware
These Pancake Plates are Designed with the User in Mind
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Explosive Breakfast Shorts
Bruton-Stroube Studios Makes a Messy Slow-Mo Breakfast Video
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Felt Flapjacks
Lisajhoney's Etsy Shop Sells Yummy (almost) Edible Plushies
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Vegan Recipe Blogs
The Blooming Platter is Full of Creative Foods for Vegan Foodies
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Funky Flapjack Playthings
'Jim's Pancakes' is a Site with Crazy Food Designs for Children
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Pan-Free Pancake Machines
Chefstack Creates Perfect Machine-Stacked Breakfast Food
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Patron-Prepared Pancakes
Customize Your Own Flapjacks at Slappy Cakes
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Pancake in a Can
Spray On Batter Blaster
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Lightning-Fast Stacking Machines
The Flexpicker Robot Can Pile 400 Pancakes a Minute
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Heartthrob Pancake Portraits
Katherine Kalnes Creates Funny and Accurate Celeb Flapjacks
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Bold Boozy Flapjacks
These Beer and Brown Sugar Pancakes Deliver a Little Hair of the Dog
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