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Funfetti Pancakes from Scratch

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January 29, 2018 By Denay 43 Comments


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When it comes to the best birthday breakfast ideas, funfetti pancakes from scratch are the perfect beginning to a special day! These festive and colorful funfetti pancakes are super quick and easy to make from standard ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry. Stacked up a mile high and served on a small cake stand, these gorgeous funfetti pancakes can easily double as a breakfast birthday cake. So get out the sprinkles and surprise someone you love with this fun, celebratory birthday breakfast!

Funfetti Pancakes from Scratch

Ingredients for Funfetti Pancakes from Scratch

These are all the ingredients you’ll need to make a yummy batch of fluffy funfetti pancakes from scratch: all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, sea salt, large eggs, milk, pure Mexican vanilla extract, slightly-cooled melted butter, and rainbow sprinkles (jimmies). It’s important to use soft cylinder sprinkles (jimmies) rather than the tiny hard round sprinkles (nonpareils). Not only do the little hard balls bleed very easily, they’re also not very pleasant or enjoyable to eat when incorporated into pancakes from scratch. Optional toppings for funfetti pancakes: homemade vanilla glaze, whipped cream, plus more funfetti sprinkles!

Funfetti Pancakes served on a white cake stand.

How to Make Vanilla Glaze for Your Funfetti Pancakes

Only three ingredients are needed to make a super scrumptious vanilla glaze to drizzle on top of your lovely stack of funfetti birthday cake pancakes: powdered sugar (confectioners sugar), milk, and pure Mexican vanilla extract. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk until the vanilla glaze is creamy, thick and smooth with no lumps.

Pancakes from Scratch with sprinkles of colorful funfetti.

About This Recipe for Pancakes from Scratch

If you ask my family they’ll all agree – with or without funfetti sprinkles this pancake batter makes the most scrumptious pancakes you’ve ever tasted! I have a sneaky feeling that once you’ve tried this simple pancake recipe you’ll never go back to using a boxed pancake mix again. So let’s get going on making these yummy pancakes from scratch.

How to Make Pancakes from Scratch

In a large mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix briefly until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour the egg mixture on top of the flour mixture. Whisk gently and briefly – just until all the ingredients are incorporated. Take care not to over mix the batter or your pancakes from scratch will end up dense instead of beautifully light and fluffy. Your pancake batter will be thick with small lumps, which is perfectly fine. With a silicone spatula, gently and slowly fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter. Don’t use a stirring motion or the sprinkles might bleed into the batter and leave dark messy streaks!

Best Birthday Breakfast Ideas: Funfetti Pancakes from scratch!

Essential Cooking Tips for Making Fluffy Pancakes

It’s easy to achieve perfectly fluffy pancakes from scratch! Here are 5 essential tips for making fluffy pancakes:

HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH – TIP #1

Including key ingredients in your pancake batter will result in moist, fluffy pancakes. Baking powder and/or baking soda in pancake batter creates essential bubbles which help make pancakes fluffy and light. Too little will result in a pale flat pancake. Too much will give the pancakes a metallic taste. Eggs are needed to provide your pancakes with structure so they can lift and rise. Melted butter provides necessary moisture and richness and prevents pancakes from developing a crispy dried-out texture.

HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY PANCAKES – TIP #2

The second essential tip for fluffy pancakes is to mix the batter lightly – just until the the ingredients come together. Gluten develops when the wet and dry ingredients mix, and if the gluten over develops it will result in rubbery dense pancakes.

HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH – TIP #3

The third tip for achieving fluffy pancakes is allowing the pancake batter to rest for about 5 minutes before pouring it on the griddle. If you observe the batter you’ll see what I mean. If you skip this resting step, notice the difference in loft between the first set of pancakes and the ones that follow.

Homemade Pancakes on a cake stand.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PANCAKES – TIP #4

The fourth tip for light fluffy pancakes is not overheating the griddle. It should be hot, but not overly hot! Grease your griddle with lots of butter. On your stovetop, heat your griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and hot, pour pancake batter onto the prepared griddle using a 1/4 measuring cup. Pancakes cook very quickly, so don’t leave your griddle unattended! As soon as the edges of the pancakes begin to look cooked AND you see bubbles begin to rise up to the surface (a few of the bubbles will just begin to pop), quickly flip over your pancakes on the griddle. I use a flat spatula with a very thin but firm surface. If the bottom of the pancakes are overly brown and bubbles have not yet risen, lower the heat. If the pancakes are pale but bubbles have already risen, turn up the heat just a little bit. Cook your pancakes another two minutes or so until they’re done. Remove the griddle from heat. Butter up the griddle again, pour on more pancake batter, then place the griddle over the heat again and repeat the cooking process.

HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES – TIP #5

The last tip for fluffy moist pancakes is the type of griddle you use. A cast iron griddle works best!

How to Make Pancakes

How to Serve Birthday Cake Pancakes

Arrange your gorgeous birthday cake pancakes on either a small cake stand or a shallow plate. Drizzle a small amount of vanilla glaze over the top of the pancakes, allowing the glaze to waterfall over the side of the pancake stack and drip downward. Sprinkle additional funfetti on top of the glaze. If desired, crown the birthday pancakes with a little bit of whipped cream and multi-colored birthday candles.

How to Make Fluffy Pancakes

These beautiful pancakes from scratch are also fabulous for life’s other celebrations: anniversaries, the first day of school, starting a new job, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Sunday brunch. I like to make them on a whim, because every day there’s always a reason to celebrate!


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Pancakes from Scratch with sprinkles of colorful funfetti.

Funfetti Pancakes from Scratch


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  • Author: Denay | Confetti and Bliss
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Pancakes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Party
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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When it comes to the best birthday breakfast ideas, funfetti pancakes from scratch are the perfect beginning to a special day! These festive and colorful funfetti pancakes are super quick and easy to make from standard ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry. Stacked up a mile high and served on a small cake stand, these gorgeous funfetti pancakes can easily double as a breakfast birthday cake. So get out the sprinkles and surprise someone you love with this fun, celebratory birthday breakfast!


Ingredients

FUNFETTI PANCAKE BATTER

  • 2 + 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 +1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled (plus more butter for greasing the griddle)
  • 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)

VANILLA GLAZE

  • 3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
  • 4+ tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

VANILLA GLAZE

Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Whisk, whisk, whisk until the glaze is smooth without lumps. For a thinner glaze, add a little more milk and whisk again.

FUNFETTI PANCAKE BATTER

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix briefly until blended.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. For fluffy pancakes, briefly mix until blended taking care not to over mix the batter. The pancake batter will be thick with some small lumps, which is perfectly fine.
  4. With a silicone spatula, slowly, gently, carefully fold the rainbow sprinkles into the pancake batter until just incorporated. Do not stir as this may cause the colorful sprinkles to bleed into the batter.
  5. Generously butter a pancake griddle. Place it on your stovetop over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and hot, ladle pancake batter onto your griddle using a 1/4 measuring cup. Allow the pancakes to cook undisturbed for approximately one minute. When the sides of the pancakes begin to look cooked AND you see small bubbles rising to the surface, quickly flip the pancakes over. Allow the pancakes to continue cooking until done (about 2 minutes). Remove the griddle from heat and butter it up again. Pour the batter onto the griddle, and then place the griddle over medium-low heat and repeat the cooking process.
  6. Optional: Serve a stack of funfetti pancakes on a cake stand. Drizzle the pancakes with vanilla glaze, allowing the glaze to trickle down the sides of the stack of pancakes. Sprinkle more confetti on top. If desired, add a little whipped cream to the top of the pancakes. Get ready to surprise your special someone with a birthday breakfast!

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  1. Madison P Pollard says

    January 22, 2018 at 9:06 am

    This is just the recipe I've been looking for! The children I babysit/tutor in English LOVE funfetti anything - these are going to blow their minds :D
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  2. Katie Kelly says

    January 22, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Funfetti is my FAVORITE!! I have got to give these a try!
    Reply
  3. Brittany Poulson says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:38 am

    These look so yummy! We love to make funfetti pancakes for birthday breakfasts. I'll have to give this recipe a try next time!
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  4. Jamie Stauffer says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Perfect timing! My daughter's birthday is tomorrow and my sons is sunday. I always make them pancakes. This looks delicious!
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  5. Ivan Kralj says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Very colorful! Makes me wanna have a birthday today lol
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  6. Jenny says

    January 22, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    How cute are these? I'm definitely going to make these over the weekend. My 2 year old will LOVE them! Jenny recently posted...Seasonal Produce: How to Save Big on Fruits and Veggies + Bonus RecipesMy Profile
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  7. Daniela Vaughan says

    January 22, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Ok. I am officially obsessed with your blog! Also, if I were a food item, this is what I would be. Thanks for the great tips too!
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  8. Rachel says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    These look SO good! I know my sisters will love these - we'll have to make them the next time they're over!
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  9. Cait Weingartner says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:22 am

    These pancakes look absolutely amazing! Such a fun idea, and would make a wonderful surprise for someone's birthday.
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  10. Nicole says

    January 23, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    That looks delicious! I am definitely going to bookmark this! Thanks for sharing

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  11. Julia says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    February is a huge birthday month for us...these pancakes would make the perfect breakfast treat for my littles!
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  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    January 23, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Aren't these so fun! They'd make a great surprise breakfast for someone's birthday! They look amazing! Patricia @ Grab a Plate recently posted...Simple Smoked Salmon SpreadMy Profile
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  13. Nicole says

    January 23, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    These people look super pretty!
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  14. Amber Myers says

    January 23, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    Yes! I am a big kid and love anything with sprinkles! I am going to be making this very soon! I love pancakes to begin with. Add sprinkles, and I'm totally giddy. Amber Myers recently posted...Hey, It's OkayMy Profile

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  15. Erika Ramona says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    This looks fun to prepare for the whole gang! Now, it's time for a Funfetti pancake party!

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  16. Lauren says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    Omg these look so fun!! I might get my hubby to make these for me for my bday lol!Lauren
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  17. Joan Cajic says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:25 am

    Wow ,my son would love this for breakfast every single day so I guess I will be using this to make him have something for breakfast. They look so yummy.
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  18. emmanuel damian says

    January 24, 2018 at 6:06 am

    The fluffy funfetti pancakes from scratch looks so fun to eat! I really hope to make one this weekend!

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  19. Jessica Taylor says

    January 24, 2018 at 6:32 am

    My daughter always requests pancakes for her birthday every year, so these would be perfect! I bet she would love to wake up to these!

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  20. LeWahn says

    January 24, 2018 at 6:35 am

    These pancakes look too pretty to eat!!
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  21. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Funfetti is so fun! I know that these would be a complete hit in our home. I'm thinking these would be perfect for a special breakfast for Valentine's Day!
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  22. Heather @ Kraus House Mom says

    January 24, 2018 at 9:23 am

    We had pancakes for dinner last night. We always have sprinkles, but I never think to put them in the pancakes. I'm going to try it next time. Heather @ Kraus House Mom recently posted...There Is No “We” In FootballMy Profile
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  23. Jen Temcio says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:01 am

    My birthday is coming up next week and I am going to make a HUGE stack of these for myself. These are perfect for a birthday breakfast celebration!

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  24. Lynnette Joselly says

    January 24, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    These pancakes looks so fun! Perfect for a sleepover party
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  25. Ophelia T says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I love pancakes and these look so delicious. I would love to try to make them and eat it all. Thanks for sharing. Ophelia T recently posted...Chanel Trendy CC WOC ReviewMy Profile
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  26. Sapna Krishnan says

    January 25, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Your pictures make me want to dive into those pancakes like right now. The recipe looks easy so I am definitely trying it (because I am such a bad cook). i am sure my daughter is going to love it too.
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  27. Danielle Faith says

    January 25, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Now that is what I'd call an all-star breakfast! It looks epic and delicious all at the same time!

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  28. LavandaMichelle says

    January 25, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I cant wait to makes this. It's almost to beautiful to eat. I LOVE this blog.

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  29. Damond Nollan says

    January 25, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Once you cut open the pancakes, it looked even more scrumptious. Drizzling the "sauce" just added that extra YUM factor. Damond Nollan recently posted...No More Mr. Nice GuyMy Profile
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  30. Farrah Less G. says

    January 25, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    The most colorful pancakes I have ever seen. Its tasty as it looks, great for any party!
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  31. Francesca says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    Such a fun breakfast idea! They look so yummy!
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  32. Blair villanueva says

    January 27, 2018 at 2:35 am

    Oh these pancakes are so festive! You put a love on preparing it :) Saving your recipe!

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  33. Siti Aana says

    January 27, 2018 at 5:24 am

    Such a great and informative post. Loved the recipe like always. ty :)
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  34. Sandra says

    January 28, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    These are so fun! I had the nieces and nephews for an overnight stay, they LOVED these pancakes! I loved how easy they are!

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  35. Mommy Rockin' In Style says

    January 29, 2018 at 4:14 am

    This looks so festive and yummy at the same time. Very timely since we will be celebrating our son's third birthday this weekend. Thanks for sharing! Mommy Rockin' In Style recently posted...Parenting 101: Smart ways to shaping your child’s giftMy Profile

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  36. Ashlea says

    January 29, 2018 at 6:05 am

    I need to make these for my guys. I know my son would be thrilled if I did. Ashlea recently posted...A place where a kid can be a kid – Chuck E. CheeseMy Profile
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  37. Wendy says

    January 29, 2018 at 6:58 am

    These were so fun and delicious. I made them this weekend for my nephew's birthday. They were a hit!

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  38. Sheleen Johnson says

    February 3, 2018 at 12:55 am

    OMG I loveeeeee this! those pancakes look awesome! I'm definitely gonna make those I Love pancakes but dont make them very often. That reciepe is a good reason to start, im sure my hips wont thanks me :)
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  39. Christina says

    February 4, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    These were such a fun treat for my son's birthday! They were so festive and everyone raved about them!

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  40. Jane @ LittleSugarSnaps says

    February 9, 2018 at 1:28 am

    These are beautiful. I'd be so happy to have these for my birthday breakfast, let alone my kids. All your tips for achieving the best pancakes are invaluable and coming across this post is perfectly time since Pancake Day is next week here in the UK.

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  41. Deanna says

    February 9, 2018 at 5:27 am

    I love scratch pancakes! There is nothing better than old fashion homemade pancakes! Deanna recently posted...M&M Cupcakes: How To Make These Absolutely Easy CupcakesMy Profile

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  42. Taylor says

    June 27, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Very nice taste! Nice color!
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    • Denay says

      June 30, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Thank you Taylor! This easy recipe for funfetti pancakes is a joy to make and fun to eat. Perfect for all of life's little and big celebrations. Enjoy! :-)
      Reply

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