Spoon, ladle, or pour the batter from the tip of a spoon just a few inches above the pan, being sure to space the batter well apart to allow room for spreading. When bubbles have appeared on the surfaces and are beginning to break, lift the edges of the cake with a spatula to see if the undersides have browned. If they have, slide the spatula under the pancake and turn it. Turn the cakes only once, and cook only until the second side is done. The second side takes only half as long to cook and will not brown as evenly.