Birthday Cake Pancake Stack

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Fluffy vanilla-cinnamon pancakes swirled with berry compote and rainbow sprinkles, creating a playful breakfast that feels like a celebration every morning. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 cup fresh berries
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, beat 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 tbsp melted butter until smooth; pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; grease lightly with butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for 1 more minute until golden.
4. Step 4: While pancakes cook, simmer 1/2 cup fresh berries with 1 tbsp sugar in a small saucepan for 5 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stack 2 pancakes on each plate, drizzle with berry compote, sprinkle with 1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles, and serve immediately.