Julie Clark
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Cake Mix to Pancakes
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Transform any boxed cake mix to pancakes that are fluffy and light. The perfect combination of cake batter and morning pancakes.
Tired of the same old breakfast options every morning? Introducing a game-changer: turn cake to mix pancakes. This breakfast recipe takes your favorite boxed cake mix and transforms it into fluffy, irresistible pancakes.
Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a fan of funfetti pancakes, or crave red velvet, this versatile pancake from cake mix recipe allows you to experiment with a variety of flavors. Perfect for Saturday morning, weekend brunch, birthday breakfasts, or just a regular Tuesday morning, turning cake mix to pancakes will soon become a staple in your breakfast rotation.
What readers are saying:
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Reader Paolo says, “I tried this recipe to basically use up a box of cake mix. They were a hit! I substituted almond milk for regular milk and the pancakes still turned out perfect.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Reader Chef Brendan says, “I made lemon blueberry with lemon cake mix and fresh blueberries 🤤🤤🤤 no syrup needed.”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Reader Darnisha says, “My kids wanted confetti pancakes but I was out of sprinkles but I had confetti cake mix and came across this recipe. Pancakes came out warm and fluffy. I tried one right off the griddle for a taste test and it tasted like a warm cupcake. Will definitely repeat this recipe in the future.”
Can you turn cake mix to pancakes?
Yes! Pancakes made from cake mix aren’t just another trend. It’s actually a smart substitute for pancake mix. Cake mix has more sugar than pancake mix, but otherwise, it works well! make Here’s why festive cake batter pancakes are perfect for any celebration.
- Experiment with flavors: Ever thought about having a lemony breakfast or a carrot-flavored start to your day? By making pancakes with cake mix, every box of cake mix offers a new breakfast adventure.
- Budget-friendly breakfast: Have a box of cake mix sitting in your pantry that needs used? Transform it into cake pancakes.
- Kids love them: Getting children to the breakfast table won’t be a chore anymore. With this pancake recipe, you offer them a breakfast that’s not just delicious but also fun to make and eat, especially when topped with colorful toppings or paired with their favorite syrup.
Choosing the Right Cake Mix Flavor
Here are some ideas to kick start your thinking. Choose the category you are interested in, then pick a flavor to begin.
- Classic Choices: Chocolate, vanilla, red velvet or yellow cake mix.
- Fun Flavors: Funfetti cake mix, which introduces colorful sprinkles into every bite. Carrot Cake for a hint of spice, or lemon cake mix for summer on a plate.
- Unique suggestions: Butter pecan or cherry chip make some of the best pancakes. 😋
Did you know can make cake mix cookies? They’re easy and delicious for these same reasons!
How to Turn Cake Mix to Pancakes
Making delicious pancakes is easy! Here’s how to do it:
- In a large bowl, use a whisk to stir together the cake mix, flour, eggs, milk and oil together just until combined. Do not over mix.This will keep your pancake texture soft and fluffy.
- Heat a griddle to medium heat and spray with cooking spray (or grease with butter or oil) so the pancakes flip easily.
- Scoop a ladle of pancake batter onto the hot griddle and cook until the top of the batter starts to bubble. (2-3 minutes, but watch them clsoely).
- Flip the pancake and cook for another minute on the other side until cooked all the way through.
- Continue until all of the batter is used. Serve with butter and syrup or your favorite toppings.
Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Consistency Matters: Your batter shouldn’t be too thick or too runny. If it’s spreading too much on the griddle, add a little flour. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. Work to find the consistency you like in a pancake.
- Griddle vs. Pan: An electric griddle provides more space, allowing you to cook multiple pancakes simultaneously. It also heats more evenly, preventing burning. If you don’t have an electric griddle, try a cast iron skillet on the stovetop with butter or oil.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a consistent medium-high heat. If the pancakes are browning too quickly, turn the heat down a bit. Remember, patience is key for that golden-brown perfection.
Cake Mix Pancake Toppings
100% pure maple syrup is a classic when you turn cake mix to pancakes, but why not try something different?
- Butter and brown sugar. Just try it. Trust me.
- Raspberry sauce
- Strawberry topping
- A drizzle of warm peanut butter
- Hazelnut spread
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar glaze
- Whipped cream and sprinkles
For the Holidays:
- Red velvet cake mix makes an impressive stack of pancakes for Valentines Day, July 4th or Christmas.
- Chocolate cake mix with an orange glaze or frosting and chocolate chips on top is spooky for Halloween.
- Cherry chip cake mix will make your mom smile on Mother’s Day.
- White cake mix gives a blank slate for any holiday you’d like!
Storage Instructions
Pancakes taste best when fresh, but they can be enjoyed later too:
- Storing Leftovers: Stack pancakes with parchment paper or wax paper in between each, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freeze Leftovers: For longer storage, consider freezing them in a single layer before transferring to a zip-top bag.
Other Pancake Recipes to Try
Cake Mix to Pancakes
Cake for breakfast?! You bet! Turn cake mix to pancakes for a festive and easy way to make pancakes. Choose any flavor cake mix you'd like!
Servings 18
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix choose your favorite flavor, 15.25 ounces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65 grams
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups 2% milk * 20 ounces
- 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil, 2 ounces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a whisk to stir together the cake mix, flour, eggs, milk and oil together just until combined. Do not over mix. 1 box cake mix, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 2 ½ cups 2% milk *, ¼ cup canola oil
- Heat a griddle to medium heat and spray with cooking spray (or grease with butter or oil) so the pancakes flip easily.
- Scoop a ladle of pancake batter onto the hot griddle and cook until the top of the batter starts to bubble. (2-3 minutes, but watch them clsoely).
- Flip the pancake and cook for another minute on the other side until cooked all the way through.
- Continue until all of the batter is used. Serve with butter and syrup or your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Use less milk if you’d like a thicker pancake.
- The exact number of pancakes will depend on how much milk you use and how big you make the pancakes.
- There’s no need to add leavening such as salt, baking powder or baking soda since the cake mix already has those ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg
I made lemon blueberry with lemon cake mix and fresh blueberries 🤤🤤🤤 no syrup needed
I used funfetti cake mix and I tried it as pancakes but they would burn before cooking through all the way even at a low heat. Maybe I didn’t add enough flour, idk. So I pulled out my waffle maker and made them as waffles and they came out perfect and tasted amazing.
Could you use malted pancake mix (not complete) instead of flour?
The original recipe calls for way too much milk. The batter was super runny and did not hold any form, so I add an other package of cake mix. This made the fluffy type you see in the picture. To be sure they didn’t burn, I turned my stove setting to the area about half way between medium and low. They turned out perfect this way, but you have to use a lot of care when flipping them because they fall apart easily.
My kids wanted confetti pancakes but I was out of sprinkles but I had confetti cake mix and came across this recipe. Pancakes came out warm and fluffy. I tried one right off the griddle for a taste test and it tasted like a warm cupcake. Will definitely repeat this recipe in the future
Delicious! We used Arrowmills gf confetti cake mix + two beaten eggs + 1.5c of sweetened oatmilk + 1/4c olive oil + extra sprinkles + heaping 1/3c walmart beand gf ap flour mix. Cooked on medium 3 min, flip 1 min= best pancakes I have ever had! I think more than a recipe you are supposed to try verbatim, you provided a way of thinking about how to convert from cake mix to pancakes, and that’s most helpful if someone is already well versed in baking. Thank you for sharing! Keeping this one!
Yummmmm I made these with lemon cake mix this morning,, I’ll try You’re recipe Next time….adding the flour you recommended, thanks. They Are So Delicious!!!!
I did not know what oil to use for the pancakes so I used vegetable oil and it turn to be good. So I am going make this for Sunday’s breakfast.
These are very delicious and a nice take on pancakes. But they are really no easier to make than pancake batter from scratch. The selling point here is the flavor combo’s you get by just switching up the flavor of cake mix you use. Very clever and very delicious!!
I have a question. We are allowed to use any flavor?
I tried this recipe to basically use up a box of cake mix. They were a hit!
I substituted almond milk for regular milk and the pancakes still turned out perfect.