Funfetti Pancakes

These Funfetti Pancakes will make a birthday shine or give an ordinary day a special start. A cake mix gives it that well-loved cake batter flavor, but these still have a wonderful pancake texture.  And don’t forget the buttercream glaze on top!

Summertime is the season of birthdays in our family. In our house, no birthday is complete without SPRINKLES. I love starting the day with a healthy breakfast, but on birthdays all bets are off. The sugar comes out in full force and the best way to start the day is with a stack of birthday pancakes.

Funfetti Pancakes have been a huge hit at birthday sleepovers and family birthday breakfasts. Kids LOVE the colorful sprinkles inside. You’ve loved our sourdough pancakes and traditional griddle cakes…now it is time to brighten up that stack of hotcakes.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• “They taste like wedding cake!” What else is there to say?
• Soft fluffy pancake texture.
• A buttercream glaze that melts in your mouth.
• Freezer instructions for breakfast meal prep.

Can you make pancakes with a cake mix?

Yes! These pancakes are made with a box of Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix.  Now we’ve showed you how to make a  cake mix pancake recipe before and they’ve been a favorite ever since.  Why change a good thing, you ask?  For these Funfetti Pancakes, I wanted more of a pancake texture instead of a cupcake texture.  A little firmer, not as “cakey”, but still super soft and fluffy. And of course, cake flavor.

To get the texture I wanted, I started with my favorite pancake recipe, Amish Griddle Cakes.  I adjusted the ratio of the ingredients just a bit, then added in a Funfetti cake mix.  After a couple test pancakes and adjustments, I had my perfect pancake texture.

How to Make Funfetti Pancakes

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cake mix. Set aside. 
• In another small bowl, mix together the oil, eggs and milk. 
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the sprinkles. Batter will be thick. (If you’d like thinner pancakes, you can add a bit more milk.)
• Heat a griddle to about 250-275 degrees Fahrenheit (low heat so the pancakes do not burn). Spray the griddle with cooking spray. 
• Ladle the pancake batter onto the hot pan and cook the pancakes for about 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start forming in the batter. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional minute or until cooked through.

Can you freeze these pancakes?

Yes! These pancakes freeze well. Place wax paper or parchment paper between each pancake and put them in a Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. The wax paper will help them to separate easily so you can pull out the exact amount of servings that you need.

Pancake Toppings

Don’t forget the melt-in-your mouth vanilla buttercream glaze on top.  It’s your classic vanilla buttercream turned into a fantastically sweet drizzle to spoon over your freshly made pancakes.

• Butter and brown sugar. Just try it. Trust me.
• Raspberry sauce
• Strawberry topping
• A drizzle of warm peanut butter
• Hazelnut spread
• Fresh fruit
• Powdered sugar
• Honey
• Dulce de leche
• Buttercream frosting

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Funfetti Pancakes from a Cake Mix

These Funfetti Cake Batter Pancakes will make a birthday shine or give an ordinary day a special start. A cake mix gives it that well-loved cake batter flavor, but these still have a wonderful pancake texture. And don’t forget the buttercream glaze on top!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword birthday, cake mix recipe, easy pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 11 servings

Calories 435kcal

Author Julie Clark

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Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 box Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix (15.25 ounces)
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 1/3 cups 2% milk
• 1/3 cup sprinkles

Frosting:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
• 2 tablespoons half & half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cake mix. Set aside. 
• In another small bowl, mix together the oil, eggs and milk. 
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the sprinkles. Batter will be thick. (If you’d like thinner pancakes, you can add a bit more milk.)
• Heat a griddle to about 250-275 degrees Fahrenheit (low heat so the pancakes do not burn). Spray the griddle with cooking spray. 
• Ladle the pancake batter onto the hot pan and cook the pancakes for about 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start forming in the batter. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional minute or until cooked through.
• This recipes makes about 22 5″ pancakes.

For the Frosting

• In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, softened butter, cream and vanilla. This frosting will be at a spreadable consistency.
•  If you’d like to drizzle the frosting, microwave the frosting for about 10 seconds and stir, then drizzle over the pancakes.
•  Double the frosting recipe, if desired.
  

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Notes

These pancakes freeze well. Place wax paper between each pancake and put them in a Ziploc bag. The wax paper will help them to separate easily.

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 22 pancakes, with 1 serving being 2 pancakes. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg

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