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Looking for a way to celebrate National Pancake Day and Mardi Gras? Try my fun and festive King Cake Pancakes!

King Cake Pancakes

These fun yellow, green, and purple pancakes with a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Drizzle are a fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras and National Pancake Day!
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the pancakes:

  • 1 1/4 c. Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • yellow green, and purple food coloring

For the drizzle:

  • 3 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • yellow green, and purple sprinkles

Instructions

  • To make the pancakes combine the pancake mix, water, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  • Divide the pancakes into three bowls. Color one yellow, one green, and one purple.
  • Heat a T-fal Non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Using the yellow batter, pour out 2 pancakes. Cook for 2 minutes on one side and then 1 minute on the other. Remove from pan and repeat with the green and purple batter.
  • Once your pancakes are done make the drizzle by combining the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixture until smooth. Add in the milk and stir.
  • To make the King Cake Pancakes place a purple pancake on a plate and spread with 1 teaspoon of the drizzle. Top with a green pancake and another teaspoon of drizzle. Then top off with a yellow pancake and a teaspoon of the drizzle. Repeat one more time.
  • Pour the remaining drizzle over top of the pancake tower and sprinkle with yellow, green, and purple sprinkles.
  • Share with your favorite friend or family member.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe