Cream Cheese Monster Cake Pancake (Printable)

Soft pancake balls filled with cream cheese and candy, perfect for a fun breakfast or colorful dessert.

# Components:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins & Decoration

13 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
14 - Assorted candy eyes or colored sprinkles, optional for decorating
15 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Preheat an aebleskiver pan or cake pop maker over medium heat and lightly grease each well with butter or neutral oil.
05 - Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of pancake batter into each well. Place 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling and a sprinkling of chocolate chips or candy pieces in the center, then top with an additional 1/2 tablespoon batter to seal.
06 - Allow pancake balls to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges begin to set. Carefully flip each ball using a small spoon or skewer, then continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Transfer cooked pancake balls to a plate and let them cool briefly. Decorate with candy eyes or colored sprinkles to create monster faces if desired. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun, kid-friendly presentation
  • Perfect for breakfast or dessert
02 -
  • Easily swap buttermilk for milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes)
  • For extra color, use rainbow sprinkles inside the batter
03 -
  • Do not overmix the pancake batter for fluffier texture
  • Decorate while still warm so sprinkles stick easily

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