Birthday Cake Pancakes
These birthday cake pancakes are everything you could ever wish for in a breakfast dish – soft, fluffy, and stacked high. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make and can be stacked in just six simple steps.
Surprise!
Do you have a special occasion or upcoming birthday? Why not add a little sparkle to your day with scrumptious birthday cake pancakes? When it comes to pancake recipes, I’ve tried my fair share. But let me tell you, this one takes the cake.
Made using common pantry ingredients, these fluffy and thick pancakes are a quick and easy alternative to a birthday cake! Toss out the boring birthday cake and make birthday cake pancakes, the best of both worlds if you ask me.
For the love of cake.
Birthday cake pancakes bring a creative twist to classic breakfast food. With flavours reminiscent of cake batter and colourful sprinkles or frosting on top, these pancakes resemble a delicious birthday cake.
Birthday cake pancake recipes often add vanilla extract, cake mix, or other flavourings to the batter for a cake-like taste. To make the pancakes gluten-free or healthier, some recipes may use alternative flours like almond or coconut. The result is soft, fluffy pancakes with colourful sprinkles that make it feel like a party on your plate.
May all your wishes come true.
Looking for a foolproof treat that’s easier and quicker to make than a three-tiered cake? Look no further than our birthday cake pancakes! This irresistible recipe is easy to make, ensuring anyone can whip up a batch of fluffy delights in no time. Our secret to perfectly fluffy pancakes every time is using metal or silicone cookie cutters or egg rings. This technique ensures that your pancakes come out picture-perfect and ready for a celebration!
Have your cake and eat it too!
To add some extra fun to your celebration, try making these pancakes with colourful sprinkles. You can make them even more festive by decorating them with candles or other birthday-themed decorations.
In short, these pancakes provide a fun and creative way to liven up a weekend breakfast or brunch, and are sure to impress any pancake or cake lover! Make it extra special by pairing it with a chilled glass of Prosecco – the tangy citrus notes perfectly complement this delectable dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this gluten-free?
We haven’t tested this with GF flour as yet, so if you make this using gluten-free substitutes, do let us know in the comments!
Why do I need the milk to curdle?
This actually makes your pancakes extra fluffy, By adding the vinegar to your milk causes it to curdle. So don’t stress, it’s part of the process.
Can I add chocolate chips to my birthday cake pancakes?
Absolutely! Adding chocolate chips to your birthday cake pancakes is a great way to add some extra sweetness and texture. You can either mix the chocolate chips into the pancake batter before cooking or sprinkle them on top of the batter once it’s been poured into your pan.
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Birthday Cake Pancakes
- Total Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Description
These birthday cake pancakes are everything you could ever wish for in a breakfast dish – soft, fluffy, and stacked high with festive sprinkles. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make and can be stacked in just six simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups cake/AP flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp sprinkles
- 1 Tsp vanilla
To finish
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Candles/sparkler
Instructions
- Mix the milk and vinegar together. Allow the vinegar to curdle the milk.
- Sift the flour into a bowl, then add the baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix together.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients, then add the milk mix, melted butter, vanilla and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles.
- Ladle into a buttered pan on medium heat, and cook until bubbles form on the surface and the pancake is golden on the bottom
Chefs tip: use an egg ring, or metal biscuits cutter to cook your pancakes into perfectly even circles.
Flip and finish cooking on the other side. Repeat until the batter is finished - Stack up with cream and sprinkles. Finish with a candle or sparkler.
Notes
Chef’s tip: use greased cookie cutters, or fried egg rings to achieve the perfect fat-round pancakes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Quick and Easy
- Method: Frying Pan
- Cuisine: American
