Pancake vs. Cake vs. Donuts

A pancake is a thin, flat cake prepared from a batter and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. Pancakes exist in several variations in many different local cuisines. Most pancakes are quick breads, though some are made using a yeast-raised or fermented batter. Pancakes can be eaten at different times of the day depending on local tradition. A crêpe is a popular variety of pancake of French origin.Most varieties of pancakes are cooked one side at a time on a griddle and flipped halfway through the cooking process to cook the other side.