Pancake cupcakes are the perfect way to make breakfast fun! Homemade pancakes turned into cupcakes are an easy pancake recipe that is perfect for breakfast, brunch and breakfast for dinner nights!
Pancake Cupcakes Recipe
When I first started blogging a reader send me an email telling me about the pancake cupcakes that she made for her kid and how much they loved them. The recipe was super simple and perfect for a quick breakfast. We tried them and loved them! We have been making them ever since and it was time to update our photos.
The recipe has not changed, but now there are beautiful photos of these pancake mix cupcakes that are perfect for breakfast!
Easy Pancake Recipes
- Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Sugar Cookie Pancakes
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Banana Walnut Pancakes
- Birthday pancakes
- Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Variations of this recipe
For this recipe we use confetti pancake mix however you can also regular boxed pancake mix or you can use homemade pancake mix.
Add fruit. Adding fruit like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and bananas are great additions to pancake cupcakes when you are using a plain batter. Add the fruit into the batter after you have mixed it but before pouring the batter into the cupcake tray.
Chocolate chips. Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the pancake mix before pouring the batter into the cupcake tray.
Bacon. Cook 6 pieces of bacon, crumble the bacon and add into the batter after you have mixed it but before pouring the batter into the cupcake tray.
How to Serve Pancake Cupcakes
We like to serve these easy pancake cupcakes with butter and real maple syrup.
What to serve with Pancakes
There are lots of tasty sides to serve with pancakes for breakfast. Some of our favorites are:
- Bacon (Be sure to check out the the best ever bacon recipe)
- Sausage
- Pork Roll
- canadian bacon
- Fruit
- Fruit Salad
How to Freeze Pancake Cupcakes
Allow pancakes to cool completely. Place cooled pancake cupcakes on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours until frozen completely. Once completely frozen place in a freezer bag and store in the freezer.
To reheat the homemade pancakes, remove a frozen pancake stack and heat in the microwave in the plastic wrap for 30-45 seconds depending on your microwave.
Pancake Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients
- Confetti pancake mix
- Water
- Add ins (optional)
How to Make Pancake Cupcakes Recipe
Mix the pancake mix with water and mix just until they are combined. Do not over mix.
Pour batter into cupcake tray.
Bake in the oven.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
- French toast rollups
- Tropical smoothie
- Cinnamon sugar french toast sticks
- Mini Blueberry muffins
- Blueberry bread
Pancake cupcakes
Tools
- 1.5 cups Confetti pancake mix
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Add ins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl mix the pancake mix with water and mix just until they are combined. Do not over mix.
- Line cupcake tray with cupcake liners if you choose to.
- Add 3-4 tablespoons batter into each cupcake spot.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
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