Matcha Lava Pancakes – Fluffy Pancakes with a Molten Cream Center

Matcha Lava Pancakes are soft fluffy pancakes infused with matcha and filled with a creamy molten center.

As the pancakes cook, the batter rises into light airy layers while the matcha adds a vibrant green color and gentle earthy aroma. Inside the pancakes, sweet cream melts into a smooth filling.

When sliced open, the cream slowly flows through the soft pancake layers, creating a rich contrast between airy texture and silky filling.

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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the pancakes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon matcha powder
1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter

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For the filling
½ cup sweet whipped cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

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For topping
Powdered sugar
Extra matcha powder

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Step-by-step cooking

Step 1 – Prepare batter
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and matcha.

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Step 2 – Add wet ingredients
Mix in egg, milk, and melted butter.

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Step 3 – Heat pan
Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat.

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Step 4 – Pour batter
Pour pancake batter into the pan.

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Step 5 – Add filling
Place a spoon of cream filling in the center.

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Step 6 – Cover batter
Add a little more batter to cover the filling.

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Step 7 – Cook pancakes
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface.

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Step 8 – Flip pancakes
Turn and cook until golden.

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Step 9 – Plate pancakes
Stack the pancakes on a plate.

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Step 10 – Serve
Dust with powdered sugar and matcha.

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Pro Tips
Use moderate heat so pancakes cook evenly.
Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes soft.
Serve warm to keep the filling molten.

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Why This Performs
Bright green matcha visual
Molten cream center reveal
Tall fluffy pancake stack
Strong brunch dessert appeal