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40 Scrumptious Pancake Innovations

From Pan-Free Pancake Machines to Fantastic Flapjack Art

— April 25, 2012 — Art & Design
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.
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Rapid Breakfast Rap Battles
Rapid Breakfast Rap Battles
The Mac Lethal 'Look at me Now' Remake Calls out Chris Brown
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Bold Boozy Flapjacks
Bold Boozy Flapjacks
These Beer and Brown Sugar Pancakes Deliver a Little Hair of the Dog
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Funky Flapjack Playthings
Funky Flapjack Playthings
'Jim's Pancakes' is a Site with Crazy Food Designs for Children
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Health-Concious Chocolate Flapjacks
Health-Concious Chocolate Flapjacks
These Brownie Batter Pancakes Make for One Decadent Breakfast
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Hypnotizing Hashbrowns
Hypnotizing Hashbrowns
Breakfast Interrupted Video Slows Down Airborne Food Mid-Flight
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Bittersweet Breakfasts
Bittersweet Breakfasts
Mos Bacon Pancake Mix is a Bacon & Chocolate Chip Fusion
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Rich Dessert Records
Rich Dessert Records
'33 RPM' Puts Classic Vinyls and Sweets Together in This Tempting Photography
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Explosive Breakfast Shorts
Explosive Breakfast Shorts
Bruton-Stroube Studios Makes a Messy Slow-Mo Breakfast Video
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Breakfast Breakthrough Dishware
Breakfast Breakthrough Dishware
These Pancake Plates are Designed with the User in Mind
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Canned Breakfast Brews
Canned Breakfast Brews
This Pancake-Flavored Milkshake Will Fill Your Stomach On-The-Go
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Heartthrob Pancake Portraits
Heartthrob Pancake Portraits
Katherine Kalnes Creates Funny and Accurate Celeb Flapjacks
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Lightning-Fast Stacking Machines
Lightning-Fast Stacking Machines
The Flexpicker Robot Can Pile 400 Pancakes a Minute
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Patron-Prepared Pancakes
Patron-Prepared Pancakes
Customize Your Own Flapjacks at Slappy Cakes
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Felt Flapjacks
Felt Flapjacks
Lisajhoney's Etsy Shop Sells Yummy (almost) Edible Plushies
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Pancake in a Can
Pancake in a Can
Spray On Batter Blaster
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Pancake Floor Lamps
Pancake Floor Lamps
Smoon Ombrella Lamps Spread Delectable Light Throughout the Space
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Breakfast-Inspired Bedding
Breakfast-Inspired Bedding
The Pancake Butter & Syrup Quilt Comes with a Side of Bacon Rug
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Multi-Hued Meals
Multi-Hued Meals
The Henry Hargreaves ‘Food of the Rainbow' Photo Series
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Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
The 'Food On My Dog' Tumblr is Adorable and Outrageous
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Wasabi Caviar Crepes
Wasabi Caviar Crepes
This 'Lox on Crepes' Recipe Packs an Unusually Spicy Punch
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Lovey-Dovey Breakfasts
Lovey-Dovey Breakfasts
These Red Velvet Pancakes are Perfect for Valentine's Day
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Porn & Pancakes
Porn & Pancakes
Free Breakfast to Help Fight Your Addiction
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Vegan Recipe Blogs
Vegan Recipe Blogs
The Blooming Platter is Full of Creative Foods for Vegan Foodies
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Bright Breakfast Treats
Bright Breakfast Treats
These Rainbow-Infused RGB Pancakes Cure Monday Morning Blues
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Delicate Doily-Inspired Breakfasts
Delicate Doily-Inspired Breakfasts
These Darling Lace Crepes are a Morning Meal Fit for a Queen
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Pan-Free Pancake Machines
Pan-Free Pancake Machines
Chefstack Creates Perfect Machine-Stacked Breakfast Food
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Multi-Coloured Crepes
Multi-Coloured Crepes
Rainbow Pancakes are Better than Skittles
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Darth Vader Breakfasts
Darth Vader Breakfasts
The Star Wars Pancake Mold Makes 'The Force' a Part of Your Daily Diet
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Epic Pancake Art
Epic Pancake Art
'Jim's Pancakes' is a Blog Dedicated to the Artistry of Breakfast
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High Tech Chef Gadgets
High Tech Chef Gadgets
The Digital Thermometer Pan
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Floral Cooking Utensils
Floral Cooking Utensils
Daisy Egg Fry Rings Bring Cuteness Back to the Kitchen
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DIY Flapjack Art
DIY Flapjack Art
Celebrity Chef Pancake Portraits for Sweet Edible Tributes
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Superhero Cookware
Superhero Cookware
The Spider-Man Pancake Pan Makes Perfect Peter Parker Pancakes
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Luxury Pancakes
Luxury Pancakes
Gucci Bakes Expensive Treats in Tokyo
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Fantastic Flapjack Art
Fantastic Flapjack Art
The Pancake Project Encourages You to Play With Your Food
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Automated Breakfast Machines
Automated Breakfast Machines
The Automatic Pancake Machine Will Solve Your Morning Woes
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Inedible Food Accessories
Inedible Food Accessories
Jewelry Chefs Concoct Wearable Treats You'll Want to Eat
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Dessert-Inspired Breakfasts
Dessert-Inspired Breakfasts
This Cake Batter Pancake Recipe Will Have You Running Out of Bed
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Flapjack Stacked Cakes
Flapjack Stacked Cakes
These Pancake Cupcakes are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Shrove Tuesday
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Flapjack Floor Cushions
Flapjack Floor Cushions
The Todd von Bastiaans Pancake Floor Pillows Look Comfy and Delicious
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