Description

Start your morning with a stack of fun and flavor with these homemade Funfetti Pancakes—also known as Birthday Cake Pancakes. They’re soft, fluffy, and bursting with colorful sprinkles, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze instead of syrup. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, fun breakfast ideas for kids, or a celebratory brunch recipe, this easy recipe brings joy to the table. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to turn breakfast into a party.

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter until smooth.

3. Pour wet mixture into dry and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Fold in rainbow sprinkles carefully to avoid color bleeding.

5. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.

6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form and edges set.

7. Flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes until golden brown.

8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.

9. Stack pancakes, drizzle with glaze, top with whipped cream and more sprinkles.

10. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to help it rise better.

Add sprinkles only at the end to avoid bleeding colors.

Use a nonstick griddle for even cooking and easy flipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 220
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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