In America, a flapjack is a cake cooked on a hot pan or griddle, usually served as a breakfast food. You can also call flapjacks pancakes, and the terms are used interchangeably around America.
The toppings for flapjacks or pancakes are varied, and they're commonly served with butter, real maple syrup, bacon, berries, and many more toppings. The options are limitless when it comes to flapjacks.
Although classic flapjacks are made primarily from milk, flour, eggs, and leavening agent, they are not to be confused with the British flapjacks which are typically made out of oats, sugar, butter, and golden syrup. Despite the fact they’re totally different, they share a name - which can confuse some people when it comes to traveling to the UK. Another key difference between UK flapjacks and US flapjacks is the method in which they are prepared. While the UK flapjacks are baked until the oats turn golden brown, US flapjacks are fried and flipped on a hot griddle.