Mix the dry ingredients

• Combine the flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.

Make the batter

• Whisk the egg yolk with the milk and oil, then fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.
• Whip the egg white to soft peaks and gently fold it into the batter to keep it fluffy.

Cook the hotcakes

• Lightly oil a frying pan and heat over low heat.
• Pour in the batter and cook for 2 minutes on each side over low heat.

Serve

• Stack the hotcakes and serve immediately.