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Funfetti Pancakes

Shruthi
Funfetti Pancakes with Vanilla Cream Sprinkle Sauce are soft, fluffy, buttery, and incredibly delicious. Each pancake contains colorful rainbow sprinkles that brighten every bite. The homemade vanilla cream sauce creates a rich, smooth topping without becoming overly sweet. This breakfast is ideal for birthdays, family brunches, celebrations, and weekend mornings. Preparation requires simple ingredients and minimal effort. Consequently, you'll enjoy restaurant-quality pancakes right from your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles

For the Vanilla Cream Sprinkle Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Extra sprinkles
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Maple syrup
  • White chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold rainbow sprinkles into the batter carefully.
  • Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour approximately ¼ cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  • Cook until bubbles appear on top. Then flip and cook until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and condensed milk until smooth.
  • Fold sprinkles into the vanilla cream sauce immediately before serving.
  • Stack warm pancakes generously and drizzle with vanilla cream sprinkle sauce. Finish with extra toppings if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh baking powder for fluffy pancakes.
  • Fold sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Let the batter rest for five minutes.
  • Cook over medium heat for even browning.
  • Add sauce just before serving.
  • Use gel sprinkles instead of candy-coated varieties.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.
Keyword Birthday Breakfast, Funfetti Pancakes, homemade pancakes, Rainbow Sprinkle Pancakes, Vanilla Cream Sauce, Weekend Brunch Recipe