Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Cake Batter Pancakes


I'm pretty sure my sweet tooth took over this past weekend in a mean way. First there were the Oreo-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, which apparently were not enough. I've been seeing cake batter this, that, and the other everywhere it seems. Fantastic news, just typically not for dinner. Until I ran across these pancakes on How Sweet It is. I vote if it can be eaten for breakfast, it can be eaten for dinner.

Well, maybe except these. Which might qualify more as dessert than anything else. Nah. There's such a thing as glazed doughnuts with sprinkles. I rest my case.

Cake Batter Pancakes


Adapted from: How Sweet It Is

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cake mix
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon sprinkles

1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cake mix, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add 1 cup milk, egg and vanilla extract and whisk until all ingredients are hydrated and the batter is smooth. If the batter is too thick add the remaining 1/2 cup milk, a little at a time until the consistency desired is achieved (should look like regular pancake batter). Gently fold sprinkles into batter.

Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, pour 1/4 cup batter onto skillet (can make 2-3 pancakes at a time). Let cook until the top of the pancake starts to bubble, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute or two.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the 1/4 cup milk. Slowly add more milk until a nice pour-able consistency is reached. Serve pancakes drizzled with vanilla glaze.


Makes: about 12 pancakes


The whole time I was eating these, I couldn't help but think how absolutely perfect they would be for a morning birthday party for little kids, or a pajama sleepover type party. This is one of those dishes that makes you happy to be an adult, feeding yourself, making yourself a super sweet breakfast for dinner because.you.can. I'm pretty sure my mom is shaking her head, yet not the least bit surprised that I would eat this -- for dinner.

While these were delicious, I probably wouldn't try eating them for dinner again, and maybe only for a very special occasion have them for breakfast. Although I think part of it is due to knowing there is cake batter in it and I probably "shouldn't" be eating them... wanting to is a whole other story.


Nutrition Facts - per pancake
Amount per serving
Calories 184Calories from fat 27
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.0g5%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 159mg7%
Total Carbs 34.7g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g2%
Sugars 18.3g
Protein 4.3g
Vitamin A 2%Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%Iron 6%

15 comments:

  1. This cake batter insanity has got to stop - right after I make these pancakes. And yes, I could totally eat these for dinner.

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  2. Wanties! I have such a pancake weakness and then you go and toss cake batter into the mix...evil...just evil. ;)

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  3. Oh that is the cutest thing ever! I can't wait to make these for my son, I think I just got the perfect birthday breakfast idea for him! Thanks!

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  4. Oh my goodness gracious - is this even legal?!? ;-) Love it!

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  5. Oh wow these pancakes look amazing! What a great idea to use cake batter. My mouth is watering!

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  6. Ive been dying to try these!! They look great.

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  7. Oh these are unreal! And so appropriate for dinner.

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  8. I saw these on Jessica's blog and was drooling. Now I'm drooling again. Yours look AMAZING! I love cake batter but in pancake form sounds (and looks!) incredible. :)

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  9. I made these pancakes from Jessica's blog as well and absolutely loved them! They look equally impressive here :)

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  10. These pancakes look delightful! I love a slice of cake for breakfast, so why not throw it into a pancake?! Love it. :)

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  11. Wow! I love creative pancakes and I love cake! These may have to make an appearance in my kitchen very soon!

    http://pinchdashandsprinkle.blogspot.com/

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  12. I think these would be the perfect birthday breakfast for my daughter's upcoming 18th birthday. I know she will just adore them :o)

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  13. Are you kidding me?! These looks AWESOME! Can't wait to try them

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