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Pancake Day Calculator — Batter Ingredients

Calculate batter ingredients and toppings for Shrove Tuesday pancakes.

How We Calculate This

This calculator scales up the classic British pancake recipe based on how many people and pancakes you need.

Base recipe (makes 8 pancakes)

  • 100g plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 300ml milk
  • 30g butter (melted)

Batches needed = total pancakes / 8

Toppings: 1 lemon per 4 pancakes, 10g sugar per pancake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Adjust quantities based on your guests and event type.