Funfetti Pancakes (Birthday Cake Pancakes)

A stack of Funfetti Pancakes on a white plate

Funfetti Pancakes (Birthday Cake Pancakes)

From scratch Funfetti Pancakes are the perfect way to start a celebratory day. Also known as Birthday Cake Pancakes, these easy homemade pancakes feature bright sprinkles and a scrumptious vanilla icing. No cake mix required.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings pancakes

Calories 109kcal

Ingredients

Pancakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup rainbow sprinkles (not nonpareils)
1 ⅔ cups milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pure almond extract
2 tablespoons flavorless oil avocado, vegetable or canola oil all work

Vanilla Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
A pinch of kosher salt

Garnishes

Vanilla Icing recipe above
Homemade whipped cream
Extra sprinkles

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Instructions

Make the Pancakes

In a large bowl, measure out 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles. Whisk together until incorporated.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ⅔ cups milk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon pure almond extract and 2 tablespoons flavorless oil. Whisk together with a fork until combined — you want to ensure that the egg is completely incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will affect the texture and rise of the pancakes.
Set aside the batter, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
While the batter rests, heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. We want the griddle to be hot, but not scorching hot.
Grease the pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready. I like to use a cookie scoop to measure my pancakes out into 1.5-tablespoon silver dollar sized ones, but you can use a larger measuring scoop if you’d rather larger pancakes.
When several bubbles have formed on the surface, flip the pancakes, and cook through. Repeat until all batter has been made into pancakes.

Make the glaze

Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract in a food processor. Add A pinch of kosher salt, too.
Blend until smooth.
Make a stack of pancakes, and serve with the Vanilla Icing, Homemade whipped cream and Extra sprinkles.

Notes

**Recipe updated 8/30/24 to include measurements in weight. Also increased the amount of flour because previously, I measured flour inconsistently. When you measure flour, you should fluff it inside the container before scooping into your measuring cup with a spoon, then level it out.**

This recipe makes 26 (1.5 tablespoon) pancakes. If you make larger pancakes, you will have less, and if you make smaller, you will have more.

Variations: Use different colored sprinkles for different holidays or celebrations.

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