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Celebrate in Style: Rainbow Sprinkle Pancakes for a Special Birthday Brunch

When a weekend coincides with a birthday, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in a decadent brunch. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a stack of vibrant, rainbow-sprinkled pancakes?

A Surprise Fit for a Birthday Star

These pancakes are designed to impress, with their small, stackable batch and colorful sprinkles. They’re the perfect treat to make the birthday boy or girl feel extra special. And if you’re looking for more festive breakfast ideas, be sure to check out our other recipes for inspiration.

Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Recipe

Yield: 1 serving
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 47 minutes
Active Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Generous pinch of salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon plus a dash of pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar
• About 1 tablespoon clarified butter, for the pan
• 2 tablespoons multicolored jimmies, plus more for topping

Let’s Get Started!

First, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Whipped Cream and Jimmies

Next, whisk the heavy whipping cream by hand or with a hand mixer until it forms soft peaks. Add the confectioners’ sugar and a dash of vanilla, and beat for an additional 3 minutes until it forms slightly firmer peaks.

Cooking the Pancakes

In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt half of the clarified butter. Just before cooking the pancakes, fold in 2 tablespoons of jimmies into the batter. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the skillet and cook until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding the rest of the butter to the pan.

The Grand Finale

Stack all of the pancakes on a plate, top with the whipped cream, and sprinkle with more jimmies. Light a candle, and sing “Happy Birthday” to make the celebration complete!