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Easy Pancake Batter Bundt Cake

Fluffy and soft pancake batter baked into a bundt tin, with butter and maple syrup to make the easiest sweet breakfast recipe that feeds a crowd. Make it a dessert by serving it as a cake with the addition of fresh berries, whipped cream and nuts. 

With 4th of July upon us, I don’t celebrate but I don’t wait for excuses to make recipes that are seasonal are fun. This recipe is not only perfect for the 4th of July, it is also a phenomenal dessert that feeds a crowd which is simple to put together but very delicious. Also if you think, we are not going to serve pancakes as dessert annika. I agree with you but these pancakes are not any pancakes, they are fluffy and taste just like a cake. In fact they have the texture of an airy and fluffy butter sponge cake. 

I owe the inspiration of this cake to Bake From Scratch – I saw a recipe on their website with a pancake batter bundt and I was like THIS IS GENIUS! I have moved away from their recipe a little but it seemed like a perfect recipe to whip up for 4th of July celebrations considering this is an all American batter pancake recipe. 

This cake is more pancake batter but baked in a bundt tin, served with more butter, maple syrup and fresh berries. I like the addition of whipped cream because it makes it more dessert. In saying this serve it with ice cream as well and the beauty about it is you can absolutely serve this cake warm. Before we get into the recipe let us understand what an all American pancake is. As there are a variety of pancakes and this one is a fluffy diner style American pancake. 

What are pancakes made of?

Pancakes are a thick batter made of eggs, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, butter and salt. This matter is cooked on a pan with additions like chocolate chips, blueberries, apples, etc. to create round discs that are fluffy and soft. They are most often than not served with maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, fresh fruit and whipped cream. 

What is pancake mix made of?

Pancake mix consists of all the dry ingredients needed to make them, which is, flour, powdered milk, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda. This could vary depending on the flavor of the pancakes being made but box pancakes usually have these ingredients in them.

How is pancake made?

A scoop of this thick batter is poured onto a hot and greased griddle pan. This is cooked for 1-2 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface, it is then flipped with a metal spatula and cooked for another minute until it puffs in the middle. They are served hot/warm with a variety of sides. 

What is the difference between pancakes and cake?

Pancake batter is generally less sweet as it is served with syrup and fruit. In saying this pancakes are most often than not cooked over the stove while cakes are always baked or steamed. 

What is a pancake bundt cake?

A pancake bundt cake is basically pancake batter that is poured into a bundt tin and baked in the oven until done. You can bake it in any baking tin you have and it doesn’t have to be a bundt but I prefer bundt tins as they are elegant and make your cake look very fancy without any effort.

How to make pancakes in 4 steps?

  1. Stir all the dry ingredients together
  2. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix (do not over mix)
  3. Pour onto the pan (in this cake bundt tin) and level it out
  4. Cook until done but don’t over cook or they will dry out (in this case don’t over bake)

What is the secret to good pancakes?

  • Do not over mix the wet and dry ingredients. We want a lumpy batter. It shouldn’t have dry pockets of flour but it should be lumpy. 
  • Do not over cook/bake the batter as this will make it dry once it cools down. 
  • Always serve it hot/warm with maple syrup and butter so it can soak into the pancake making a moist and tender dessert.

What ingredients do you need to make a pancake bundt cake?

To make the pancake batter we need all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, corn flour, eggs, water, heavy cream, vinegar, vanilla, melted butter. I have served this cake with maples syrup, butter, fresh blueberries and cherries with whipped cream.

What equipment do you need to make a pancake bundt cake?

To make this pancake batter we need a large mixing bowl and whisk. I have used a rubber spatula to pour it into the bundt tin. I have used a 1 liter bundt tin but you can use a 9 inch round tin or 8×8 inch square tin. Keep in mind the baking time will vary based on this hence I would suggest checking the cake after 25 minutes with a tooth pick to make sure it is baked all the way though. 

How to make a pancake bundt cake?

Preheat the oven to 180℃. In a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, corn flour and whisk until combined. Add the eggs, whipping cream, vinegar, water, vanilla and whisk until just combined. Add the melted butter and whisk together until combined, do not over mix the batter just make sure the dry ingredients are well incorporated. Pour the batter into a bundt tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before flipping over and serving. 

Serving this pancake bundt cake?

I love love love serving this cake hot or warm with more butter on top and maple syrup (just like how I enjoy my pancakes). Serve the pancake cake with a dusting of cinnamon, assorted fresh berries, whipped cream and it is perfect. Or you can serve it with vanilla ice cream as well. I like adding toasted almonds or pecans on top for crunch. 

Storing this pancake bundt cake?

The cake can be baked the night before and stored in the tin, wrap in cling wrap and set aside – I have stored it at room temperature for a night and served it in the morning. Alternatively you can store the leftovers in zip lock bags or in air tight containers in the fridge and when ready to eat, warm up a couple of slices in the microwave for 20 – 30 seconds until warmed through as serve as suggested. You can also freeze a few slices and store them for up to 1 month. 

Looking for more bundt cake recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this easy pancake batter bundt cake recipe, you can have a look at the ninja bake along video on my instagram but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more baking recipe inspiration.

If you try this recipe out, don’t forget to share it with me on pinterest & instagram so I can see how it turned out. I’d love nothing more than to chat with you on your cooking/baking. 

Easy Pancake Batter Bundt Cake

Fluffy and soft pancake batter baked into a bundt tin, with butter and maple syrup to make the easiest sweet breakfast recipe that feeds a crowd. Make it a dessert by serving it as a cake with the addition of fresh berries, whipped cream and nuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Bundt tin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp corn flour
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Serve with:

  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃.
  • In a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, corn flour and whisk until combined.
  • Add the eggs, whipping cream, vinegar, water, vanilla and whisk until just combined.
  • Add the melted butter and whisk together until combined, do not over mix the batter just make sure the dry ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into a bundt tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before flipping over.
  • Serve with fresh berries, whipping cream, maple syrup and butter.

Notes

  • Do not over mix the batter
  • Do not over bake the pancake batter
  • The baking time will vary depending on the size of the tin, I would recommend checking the cake after 25 minutes with a tooth pick
  • This batter will give you 10 large pancakes
  • Serve the pancake bundt cake hot/warm

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