Funfetti Pancakes
Fluffy and festive Funfetti Pancakes made with buttermilk, vanilla, and sprinkles, topped with a sweet sprinkle sauce. Perfect for birthdays or any cheerful morning.
4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- Cooking spray as needed
For the Sprinkle Sauce:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the sprinkles. Allow the batter to rest for approximately 5 minutes.
Prepare the Sprinkle Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth and glossy. Gently stir in the sprinkles. Set aside for serving.
Cook the Pancakes:
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and coat it lightly with cooking spray. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter onto the skillet and spread into a circle about ¼-inch thick.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to dry, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake carefully and continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the second side is set and lightly golden.
- Transfer to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the skillet as needed between batches.
Serve:
- Stir the prepared sprinkle sauce to ensure sprinkles are evenly distributed. Drizzle generously over the warm pancakes and serve immediately.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that includes xanthan gum or a binder. Additionally, ensure all sprinkles used are certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain gluten or be processed in facilities that handle wheat.