Save A playful, colorful stack of fluffy pancakes bursting with rainbow sprinkles and topped with whipped cream frosting—perfect for birthdays or any day you want to celebrate.
Whenever my kids see a big plate of funfetti pancakes on the breakfast table, their faces light up—no matter if it's a birthday or just Saturday morning. I love how simple ingredients come together to create extra-special memories.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1¾ cups (420 ml)
- Unsalted butter: ¼ cup (60 g), melted and slightly cooled
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp pure
- Rainbow sprinkles (jimmies): ⅓ cup (60 g)
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract (for topping): ½ tsp
- Additional rainbow sprinkles: for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (do not overmix; lumps are okay).
- Add Sprinkles:
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Cook Pancakes:
- Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Make Whipped Cream:
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Stack and Top:
- Stack pancakes on plate, dollop generously with whipped cream, and top with extra sprinkles.
Save My youngest always helps me pour in the sprinkles and insists on placing the tallest pancake on top. It's our happy weekend ritual—and sometimes has us laughing at the mess we make!
Required Tools
Large mixing bowls, whisk, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula, electric mixer (or whisk), measuring cups and spoons.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs, milk, wheat (gluten), and possibly soy (check sprinkle ingredients). Always check labels to ensure allergen safety.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 410 calories, 19 g total fat, 52 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein.
Save Serve immediately for best taste and color! Share a smile and enjoy every bite of this joyful, sprinkle-filled stack.
Recipe Questions
- → How do I keep pancakes fluffy?
Do not overmix the batter; mixing gently ensures your pancakes stay light and airy.
- → Why use jimmies instead of other sprinkles?
Jimmies are rod-shaped and resist color bleeding, keeping your pancakes bright and festive.
- → Can this be made gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend for similar texture and taste.
- → Is whipped cream topping essential?
It's optional but adds a creamy, celebratory finish; try yogurt or ice cream for variation.
- → What can I use if I don't have a mixer?
A whisk works for both the batter and whipping cream, though it may take extra time for the cream.
- → How to avoid sticking when cooking?
Lightly grease your skillet before pouring batter, and use medium heat for best results.