This a follow up to my own comment. I used the KA "Simply Perfect Pancake" recipe to make this rather than my usual (when I am at my daughter's house) Joy of Cooking pancake recipe. First, the recipe itself was not a time-saver nor was it simple. Second, a glitch appeared that neither my daughter nor I could address adequately that is simply handled when frying pancakes: lumpy batter. Although I waited for 15 minutes, the lumps never dissolved in the raw state and they remained when the cake was baked. When the batter is fried, the lumps vanish. Third, I increased the amount of the recipe by 50% because 1 and 1/2 C flour in a 9 x 13 pan sounded like a crepe. I generally do that anyway because the left-overs are frozen for instant breakfasts for my 2 y/o granddaughter. At the end of 22 minutes of baking, the batter had risen just a little and had browned at the edges but the top was a rather anemic pale yellow. Although the instant thermometer said the internal temperature was 200, I put it back for 3 more minutes. It had browned somewhat but we had waited for an additional 30 minutes due to following the original recipe. Although the cake was moist, the flavor was bland, despite my having added cinnamon as I almost always do to the batter. The appearance was not inviting. Perhaps, if I had used the JOC recipe or, my personal favorite, the yeast raised pancakes from the ancient New York Times Bread and Soup cookbook, the results would have been better. I never minded the frying process. When my sons were teenagers and the house was filled with boys on weekends, I either made pancakes or French toast. Cheap, easy, filling and, best, appreciated. I still make pancakes at least once a month. However, I found this more work, more time consuming . . . and far less rewarding. Furthermore, the cake rose to 1/2 inch in the middle. We are used to pancakes that puff up almost as much in the frying pan. Best of all, when there are children or hungry teens in the house, at least one pancake person is available within 10 minutes, if the cook uses two frying pans or a long griddle. This morning's wait did not reward.

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