Cake Batter Funfetti Pancakes because everything is better with sprinkles!
Today is my baby’s birthday. She’s no longer a little girl. She’s officially part of the Pre-teen scene. 11 years old…or 23 depending on her attitude. The next few years will be rough for us both. She’s the child most like me.
She’s the child that pushes that line as far as she can, bends and breaks rules and then looks at you with that innocent look. And if the innocent look doesn’t work then we go onto indignation, She might be the original drama queen.
She wants to wear makeup and skimpy clothes and swing those hips like all the dancers she watches on her music videos.
Well, she won’t be wearing make up except for a little lip gloss, every girl needs lip gloss right? And she won’t be wearing skimpy clothes, and as long as she’s only swinging her hips around the house while singing along with her music, I’m ok with her growing up a little.
So while she’s still my baby, I’ll put sprinkles on her pancakes and in her pancakes and smother them with more sugar. I’ll use cake mix to my advantage because I know the preteen and then the teen years are going to be rough on both of us. I know what she’s going to try and get away with but I’m sure she’ll find new tricks I never thought of.
Happy Birthday Baby!
Cake Batter Funfetti Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups yellow or white cake mix
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 2-3 tablespoons sprinkles
for the glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- more sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine flour, cake mix, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. set aside.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
- Add milk mixture to your dry ingredients, mixing well to remove any large lumps (little ones are ok.)
- Preheat griddle to 350 degrees or if using skillet, use medium heat. Griddle/skillet is ready when sprinkled water "dances" on hot surface.
- Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour batter, approximately 1/4 cup, onto hot griddle, lightly add a few sprinkles to each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until batter starts to bubble around edges, flip pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden. Remove from griddle and repeat with remaining batter.
- Prepare the glaze, combine ingredients and whisk until no lumps remain. If thick add a bit more milk. Pour over hot pancakes, add some more sprinkles on top and enjoy.
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tanya says
My oldest is 9 and we get along so well. I know there will come a day (sooner than later) where she and I collide. I’m dreading that day! Happy birthday to your little girl! I have to remember to try out these pancakes for the next birthday. So fun!
sally @ sallysbakingaddiction says
How perfect.. it’s my birthday this month. 🙂 Would LOVE to have these for breakfast on my birthday morning! They look SO good.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Aww!! Happy Birthday to your little girl! These pancakes are the perfect celebration if you’re 11 or…well…23 😛
Raquel @ Organized Island says
Yum these look and sound great! Happy birthday to your baby Joan! Enjoy celebrating!
Megan @ The Pink Flour says
Love this idea for a birthday breakfast or anytime of the year for that matter 🙂 And happy birthday to your daughter!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
My girlie will be turning 12 next month and already it is the attitude and trying to wear short clothes out of the house. I need a big stack of these myself to keep myself sane trying to keep her from the teen years. Love all the sprinkles and glaze
Cathy says
Yum!
I would love for you to share this and link up to my TGIF Link Party! Who knows, you just might be featured next week!
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Cathy
Marcy @ day2day SuperMom says
My oldest is about to turn 11 too! I’m feeling ya! What a wonderful fun treat for a birthday or any day really! Thank you for sharing at the Should be Mopping the Floor party ~ Pin’d!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Happy birthday to your not so little baby! Wishing her all the best!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
Oh good golly! What is more than pancakes?? Sprinkled Pancakes!! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday on Pint Sized Baker. The party will open again on Monday evening!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
These look great! I’ve picked them as one of my favorites from last week’s Project Inspired link party!
Nancy
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Nancy!
Heather says
Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe at Project Inspire[d}! I featured you here – come grab a Featured Button if you’d like! https://www.settingforfour.com/2013/05/8-delicious-recipes-features-from.html I pinned and shared your post too! xo Heather
Kate says
These pancakes look just great! I have to say, I cook for my family when I’m at home sometimes and believe me when I say that your daughter couldn’t be the original drama queen (my younger sister already is).
Anyway, I digress. I will definitely be trying these out next time I’m at home! Thanks for the share!
Joan Hayes says
I’m hoping the drama thing is a short phase. Girls can be so much fun (when they want to be, hehe)