King Cake Pancakes: An Indulgent Twist for Breakfast Bliss
These King Cake Pancakes are a festive and delicious way to start your morning, combining all the flavors of a traditional king cake in a fluffy pancake form.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Colored sugar (for garnish)
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
- Pour batter onto the griddle, making pancakes of your desired size.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- For the frosting, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over pancakes.
- Garnish with colored sugar.
Notes
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Experiment with adding cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: King Cake Pancakes, Breakfast, Festive Recipe, Mardi Gras