BIRTHDAY PANCAKE IDEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• For the topping: Heat the heavy cream, maple syrup, cream cheese, vanilla and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking frequently to break up and smooth out the cream cheese, until the mixture just begins to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and keep warm.
• For the pancakes: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and fine salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture and sprinkles to the flour mixture, and fold until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, add about 1/2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Pour 1/4-cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet, and cook until the pancakes are lightly golden on the bottom and bubbly on the top, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the pancakes, and cook until lightly golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to serving plates, stacking them on top of each other if desired, and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Pour the topping over the stacks, and top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles. Add a birthday candle if you like, and serve the remaining topping on the side.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.  In a large bowl, whisk milk, egg yolk, and butter until combined. Add the dry mixture and sprinkles to the wet mixture and fold until just combined.  In another large bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Fold the beaten whites into the batter, just until combined, being careful not to overmix.  Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease skillet with cooking spray. Pour about 1/2 cup pancake batter into pan. When little bubbles appear, about 2 minutes, flip and continue cooking until both sides are lightly golden, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate or wire rack to cool slightly. Repeat with remaining batter.  Stack pancakes on two plates, layering frosting in between. Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles.