Funfetti Pancakes (Birthday Cake Pancakes) | The Speckled Palate
Funfetti Pancakes (Birthday Cake Pancakes)
10 mins prepServes 26
From scratch Funfetti Pancakes are the perfect way to start a celebratory day. Also known as Birthday Cake Pancakes, these easy homemade pancakes feature bright sprinkles and a scrumptious vanilla icing. No cake mix required.
Make the Pancakes
1 In a large bowl, measure out [wprm-ingredient text="2 cups all-purpose flour" uid="1"], [wprm-ingredient text="3 tablespoons granulated sugar" uid="2"], [wprm-ingredient text="2 teaspoons baking powder" uid="3"], [wprm-ingredient text="½ teaspoon baking soda" uid="4"], [wprm-ingredient text="½ teaspoon kosher salt" uid="5"] and [wprm-ingredient text="¾ cup rainbow sprinkles" uid="6"]. Whisk together until incorporated.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together [wprm-ingredient text="1 ⅔ cups milk" uid="7"], [wprm-ingredient text="2 eggs" uid="8"], [wprm-ingredient text="1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract" uid="9"], [wprm-ingredient text="½ teaspoon pure almond extract" uid="10"] and [wprm-ingredient text="2 tablespoons flavorless oil" uid="11"]. Whisk together with a fork until combined — you want to ensure that the egg is completely incorporated.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will affect the texture and rise of the pancakes.
4 Set aside the batter, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
5 While the batter rests, heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. We want the griddle to be hot, but not scorching hot.
6 Grease the pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
7 Dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready. I like to use a cookie scoop to measure my pancakes out into 1.5-tablespoon silver dollar sized ones, but you can use a larger measuring scoop if you’d rather larger pancakes.
8 When several bubbles have formed on the surface, flip the pancakes, and cook through. Repeat until all batter has been made into pancakes.
Make the glaze
10 Combine [wprm-ingredient text="1 cup powdered sugar" uid="13"], [wprm-ingredient text="2 tablespoons milk" uid="14"] and [wprm-ingredient text="1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract" uid="15"] in a food processor. Add [wprm-ingredient text="A pinch of kosher salt" uid="16"], too.
11 Blend until smooth.
12 Make a stack of pancakes, and serve with the [wprm-ingredient text="Vanilla Icing" uid="20"], [wprm-ingredient text="Homemade whipped cream" uid="19"] and [wprm-ingredient text="Extra sprinkles" uid="18"].