Birthday Cake Pancakes

Turn every morning into a celebration with these delightful Birthday Cake Pancakes! Fluffy, tender, and bursting with festive rainbow sprinkles, these pancakes are like a party on your plate. Sweetened with a hint of vanilla and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, whipped cream, and extra sprinkles, they’re perfect for marking a special occasion—or just brightening up an ordinary day. The recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, flour, and baking powder, and the colorful sprinkles are gently folded in to create that iconic birthday cake vibe. Serve these stackable treats warm for a breakfast that’s not only fun but unforgettable. Whether it’s for a birthday morning surprise or a whimsical brunch, these pancakes are guaranteed to bring smiles to the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.25 cups Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cups Rainbow sprinkles
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
• 0 Whipped cream (for topping)
• 0 Additional rainbow sprinkles (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.

Step 3

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 4

Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to avoid color bleeding.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.

Step 6

Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

Step 8

For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle-able. Add more milk if necessary to reach the desired consistency.

Step 9

Stack the pancakes on plates and drizzle each stack with the vanilla glaze.

Step 10

Top with whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your birthday cake pancakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	638.3 grams (638.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1357

Total Fat 50.70g	65%
Saturated Fat 29.90g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 327mg	109%
Sodium 2530mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 206.40g	75%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 196.70g
Protein 18.00g	36%

Vitamin D 224IU	1122%
Calcium 432mg	33%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 555mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 61.0%