Breakfast or dessert? These pancakes – made from cake batter – are a real treat for any birthday boy or girl!
So, today is my birthday. And since I’ve been wanting to make these Birthday Cake Pancakes, I knew this would be the perfect chance! And get this – those are just made from cake batter. Truly a decadent breakfast!! Make sure you keep the size to 3-inch pancakes. Anything larger is just too hard to flip.
I’ve been dying to try to re-create my favorite birthday cake from my childhood – but from scratch, so I will be attempting to do that today. (Yes, I totally want to make my own birthday cake!) Hopefully all will go well and I’ll be sharing the recipe tomorrow!
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Birthday Cake Pancakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
Make birthdays extra special with these Birthday Cake Pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix
- ingredients called for on the back of the cake mix
- sprinkles
- powdered sugar
- milk
Instructions
- Mix the cake mix according to the directions.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour cake batter onto hot griddle to make 3-inch pancakes. Sprinkle with sprinkles. Let cook for several minutes until the bottom side is lightly browned. Carefully flip over – you may need 2 spatulas. Cook on the second side for an additional minute before removing from griddle.
- Continue with the rest of the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pour on top of “pancakes” and sprinkle with extra sprinkles. Celebrate!!
Recipe Notes:
slightly adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
Happy Birthday to you! Have a great day—good luck with the cake!
Rosa says
Happy Birthday, dear!
Cheers,
Rosa
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Happy BDAY!!!!!!
And those pancakes look delish!
Ryan says
Have a wonderful birthday!! These pancakes look SO good– a perfect birthday treat. Can’t wait to see what kind of cake you’re making!
Ashley says
Happy Birthday! What a yummy way to start your special day! 🙂
Cassie says
Happy Birthday Deborah!!! I hope you have a wonderful day today. The pancakes look AMAZING. Can’t wait to hear about your birthday cake! (I always make my own too!)
Katie says
Happy birthday! I think I’d prefer these pancakes over a traditional cake. 🙂 I hope you have a great day!
Ali says
Hoping you are loving those pancakes & have a wonderful birthday!
Make great wishes.
Bev Weidner says
Haaaaaappy BIRTHDAY, Deborah!
Get down girl, go’head, get DOWN.
Kim says
Happy Birthday! Those pancakes look like a delicious way to start the day.
Can’t wait to read about/see the birthday cake.
Desi says
Happy birthday to you!!! Your birthday pancakes look better than a cake! YUM! 🙂 Have a fantastic day!
Jeanette says
Happy Birthday! What a fun way to celebrate!
susan marie says
Happy Birthday!
Aprille says
What a wonderful way to start a BirthDay! Have a fantastic day!
Alli says
Happy Birthday! Those pancakes are so fun it makes me wish it was my birthday and you were my neighbor bringing these over. YUM!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
Happy Birthday Deborah!!! Hope you have a beautiful day! And please eat some extra of those pancakes for me!!!
Joanne says
Happy birthday gorgeous! I hope you actually ate six batches of these this morning. You deserve it!
Charissa says
This is SOOOO cute! I’d want these served to me in bed…wether or not is what my birthday, lol!
Kristy says
Happy birthday!!!! This is my grandma’s birthday too – such a great day! And mine is in a week. Yay for September birthdays! And yay for birthday cake pancakes! What a great idea. 🙂
Monet says
Happy birthday, sweet girl! This is a great way to start a celebration.
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
YUM! What a lovely way to start the day! I think my kids will love these for their birthday breakfast. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU-hope you had a fabulous one!
Tasha says
Happy Belated Birthday. I know what I’ll be serving my son for breakfast on his next birthday! Great idea!
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Fun! I’m totally bookmarking this for a future birthday!
Carol says
Very cute! Happy birthday 🙂