Fluffy Pancakes with Cake Batter Flavor (Print version)
Soft, thick cake batter pancakes with rainbow sprinkles and a quick vanilla glaze for a birthday-style breakfast.
# Ingredients:
For the pancakes
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (130 g) yellow cake mix
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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2 large eggs, separated
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1 1/4 cups (300 ml) buttermilk, plus more if needed
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon almond extract, optional
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1/4 cup (45 g) rainbow sprinkles, plus more for serving
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Butter or neutral oil, for the griddle
For the vanilla glaze
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat, or set an electric griddle to 350 F. Lightly grease with butter or neutral oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk the flour, yellow cake mix, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
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Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. They should hold a loose shape but still look glossy.
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Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the whipped egg whites, then gently fold in the sprinkles. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
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Scoop 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear and the edges look set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, until golden and cooked through.
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable. Add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed.
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Drizzle warm pancakes with vanilla glaze and finish with extra sprinkles. Serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 12 medium pancakes.
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Best served warm, right after glazing.
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Use rainbow jimmies for the cleanest color.