Pancake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
I absolutely love breakfast, especially when there are pancakes involved. I grew up with pancakes and and the thick syrup that coated them. However, due to our hectic schedules, we usually reserve pancake-making for the weekends. That's why I came up with the idea of making pancake cupcakes that you can easily take with you. They are a fantastic substitute for regular pancakes and super convenient. Give them a try. Let's get baking!
Equipment
- 16 cupcake tins
- 1 mixer
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 8 strawberries washed and cut in half
- ¼ cup maple syrup
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 16 cupcake tins with non stick cooking spray or butter. Place the tins on a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix with water. Mix until the batter is creamy and lump free.2 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix, 1 ½ cups water
- Use a large soup spoon or cookie scoop to fill the cupcake tins with batter. Evenly fill the tins 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops of the cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of each one comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool while you prepare the frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and mix for up to 1 minute until well combined and smooth.1 8 oz block cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined. Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.2 cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour maple syrup over the cupcakes. Top with frosting and ½ of a strawberry. Serve and enjoy!8 strawberries, ¼ cup maple syrup
Notes
The nutritional values are an estimate. Reference your pancake mix package for more accurate nutritional values.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.3mg