Synonyms of hotcakes

hotcakes

noun

plural of hotcake

as in pancakes

a flat cake made from thin batter and cooked on both sides (as on a griddle)

hotcakes and maple syrup will be served at the church breakfast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pancakes
• flapjacks
• griddle cakes
• crepes
• slapjacks
• waffles
• blintzes
• blini
• oatcakes
• wheat cakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hotcakes

Kia hybrids are selling like hotcakes, according to a recent press release from the South Korean automaker. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Just act quickly to score them in 11 colorways—they’re selling like hotcakes. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 June 2026

And at 20537 Timbermill Drive in leafy suburban Frankfort, homemade sourdough bread is selling like hotcakes. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Last year, Red Velvet pancakes sold like, well, hotcakes. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026

Rekha coming with Umrao Jaan — that’s huge for the Indian community and selling like hotcakes. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025

The South Korean company's EVs may not be a hit right now, but its small SUV is selling like hotcakes. — Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025