14 of the Best Pancake Tools You Can Buy
Updated: Apr. 01, 2024
Fluffy, perfect pancakes are in your future with these easy-to-use pancake tools.
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Presto Slimline Griddle
This griddle is Taste of Home Test Kitchen approved! According to Shannon Norris, Senior Food Stylist, the Presto Slimline has a large surface to make the maximum amount of pancakes, heats evenly, is nonstick and doesn’t take much room to store.
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Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer
Get smooth, perfectly proportioned pancakes every time with the help of this mixer and dispenser. It uses a BlenderBall to effortlessly whip up the batter, and its spout makes it easy to pour a lot or just a little. It cleans easily, too—just add water, soap and shake.
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Anolon Advanced Nonstick Frying Pan Set
One of the pancake mistakes you might be making is not using the correct pan. These nonstick skillets are large enough to accommodate one or two pancakes at a time—perfect for breakfast in bed!
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Emoly Silicone Egg Ring
Enjoy perfectly round pancakes with the help of this simple little tool. Just pour your batter into these silicone rings, lift them up when the cakes are ready to flip and voilà . They’re rated to resist high heat and their handles don’t retain heat, so they’re safe and easy to use.
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OXO Good Grips Restaurant Turner
This stainless steel turner is one of our must-have griddle accessories for good reason. Its nonslip handle stays secure even when flipping the biggest flapjacks, and its wide head evenly slips under pancakes so you can turn them over confidently.
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Plastic Squeeze Condiment Bottles
You’d be surprised how many uses you can find for this pack of six condiment bottles. Whether for making pancake art, serving up a selection of syrups or even getting creative with toppings like caramel and chocolate sauce, they’ll turn pancake day into a tradition.
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OXO Good Grips Balloon Whisk
In your pursuit of the perfect pancake, an easy mistake is to overmix your batter. Instead of mixing it up into a thick formula, use a whisk to lightly aerate the batter and avoid density. We like the comfortable grip on this whisk’s handle.
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Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet
If you don’t have enough space to store an entire griddle, a cast-iron skillet is a versatile kitchen must-have that’ll still result in perfect pancakes. This one from Lodge is a classic for good reason, with even heating and solid heat retention. Plus, it’s perfect for camping trips.
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OXO Good Grips Angled Measuring Cup
For precisely measured ingredients, this measuring cup is a solid choice. It allows you to see the fill line from multiple angles, and its thinly tapered spout helps to cut down on drips down the side of the cup.
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Nordic Ware Silver Dollar Pancake Pan
Just when your family is growing tired of giant, thick pancakes, surprise them with tiny silver dollar ones with the help of this specially-designed pan. It makes it easy to create perfectly proportioned, bite-sized flapjacks, and doesn’t stick.
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Tovolo Pancake Pen
Crafting pancake butterflies, basketballs and mouse ears has never been easier thanks to this specialized dispenser pen. Its contoured, flexible body makes it easier to hold and control how much batter you want and where. Just be prepared to take custom requests from now on.
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OXO Softworks Cookie Scoop
When making one of our best pancake recipes, the execution is almost as important as the ingredients. This cookie scoop ensures evenly proportioned pancakes every time, so you can better control the cooking times of even a griddle full of cakes.
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Farmhouse Pancake Warmer
This pancake warmer is a tool you didn’t know you needed—until right now. When you’re making a big batch of flapjacks, the first few often chill while the rest cook. But just place them in this perforated stoneware dish to keep them warm without getting soggy.
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Egg Rings
OK, so egg is in the name of this product—but it works perfectly well as a pancake shaper, too. The eight molds come in fun, kid-friendly shapes without any artistic skill necessary. Their small size means you can make a whole batch in one pan, too.
Originally Published: July 31, 2021
