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plated stack of funfetti pancakes topped with vanilla glaze, sprinkles and a pink candle
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Funfetti Pancakes

My birthday cake pancakes are also known as funfetti pancakes. Pancake batter plus rainbow sprinkles equals birthday celebration.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword birthday cake pancakes, funfetti pancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 421kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Griddle

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles

Glaze

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Heat an electric griddle to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil and one teaspoon of vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir together with a spatula until most of the flour is incorporated. Add the sprinkles and mix until batter is free of all flour streaks. The batter will be very thick.
  • Swirl a bit of butter under each place on the griddle where you will be dropping the batter. Drop about 1/4 cup of batter onto a hot griddle for each pancake. I used a large cookie scoop for easy release of the batter.
  • Cook until the pancake tops are beginning to look dry. You may see a few bubbles, but the batter is thick, so you may not. Flip the pancakes and leave on the griddle until cooked through and light golden brown.

Glaze

  • To prepare the glaze, put the remaining tablespoon of butter and three tablespoons of milk in a glass bowl and microwave until melted. Add the vanilla and pinch of salt and whisk. Add powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time, whisking after each addition. If the vanilla glaze still seems too loose, add a little extra powdered sugar.
  • Serve the pancakes topped with glaze and more sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg