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Easy Birthday Cake Pancakes (From Scratch!)

Celebrate the special day with these delicious homemade Birthday Cake Pancakes! Made from scratch and topped with a sweet glaze, whipped cream, and sprinkles, these pancakes are sure to be a hit for every special occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 361kcal

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 1 ¾ cups self rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 tablespoons neutral oil like vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • ½ cup sprinkles

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Tiny pinch of salt

Whipped cream, or store-bought is fine

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Don't forget

  • Birthday candles

Instructions

Make your toppings (optional)

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, along with a tiny pinch of salt. Continue whisking until smooth. Set aside on the counter.
  • In a larger bowl, use a hand mixer, or a whisk and your very strong arm, to beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a tiny pinch of salt. Continue whisking until it holds fairly stiff peaks when you lift the beaters. Refrigerate until time to serve.

Make the batter

  • In a large bowl, mix together self rising flour and your sugar.
  • Add milk, yogurt, almond extract, neutral oil, and one egg to a measuring jug or measuring cup. Mix together until thoroughly blended.
  • Add wet ingredients into the flour mixture and begin mixing. Keep mixing until all dry pockets of flour have been incorporated into the batter. Some small lumps are normal.
  • Allow batter to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Add sprinkles and fold and gently, stopping when they are evenly distributed. Do not over mix or the colors may smear.

Cook your pancakes

  • Heat a nonstick pan, or well seasoned cast iron pan, over medium-low heat. Add a teaspoon of butter or oil if desired, and then portion ⅓ cup (or your preferred amount) of batter into the pan.
  • Let the pancake cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set (about 2 to 3 minutes). Use a spatula to flip the pancake carefully. Cook the other side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Repeat with remaining batter. Place cooked pancakes in a covered pancake warmer, or on a plate covered with aluminum foil in a 200°F oven to keep them warm while you finish the rest.

Top your pancakes

  • Drizzle with your sweet milk glaze. Top with whipped cream. Store-bought is absolutely fine!

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Notes

Self-rising flour substitute
  For every cup of flour needed for your recipe, use 1 cup of all-purpose flour plus 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt or a pinch of table salt.
Vegan options
  Use non-dairy milk (like almond, oat, or soy) in both the pancakes and the glaze. Whipped coconut cream is a great topping. Replace the egg with ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Storage
  Let the pancakes cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If stacking, place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Reheating
  Reheat in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until warm or under foil in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 776IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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