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Pancake Cake

Learn how to make a fluffy pancake cake with layers, delicious fillings, and toppings. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
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This Pancake Cake is a delicious stack of soft, fluffy pancakes layered with whipped cream, fruit, and syrup. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun dessert, this cake is a showstopper that’s easy to make and customize! 🥞

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling & Toppings:

  • 1 ½ cups whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
  • 1 cup fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or bananas)
  • ½ cup maple syrup or chocolate sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Pancake Batter:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (a few lumps are okay).

  2. Cook the Pancakes:

    • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
    • Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Repeat until you have 6-8 large pancakes.

  3. Assemble the Pancake Cake:

    • Place one pancake on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream or frosting.
    • Add a layer of sliced fruit, then stack another pancake on top.
    • Repeat until all pancakes are stacked, finishing with whipped cream and fruit.

  4. Garnish & Serve:

    • Drizzle with maple syrup or chocolate sauce.
    • Sprinkle with chopped nuts and dust with powdered sugar for extra flair.

Notes

  • For a chocolate version, add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the pancake batter.
  • For a Nutella filling, spread Nutella between the pancake layers.
  • For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.

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