Can you make a cake with pancake mix? Or ever tried baking a cake using a pancake mix? If you haven't, then make sure to keep on reading. Essentially, using pancake mix may sound odd to use for a cake, but trust me, you can. Besides, next time, you can opt-out of the pancake mix if you run out of cake mix next time.
1/3cupof chopped pecansyou can also use almonds, walnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds.
Instructions
For The Vanilla Cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Afterward, take your 8x8 inch baking pan. And then, ensure to line it with parchment paper. After that, set it aside.
Using an electric mixer, take a large mixing bowl. Then, combine your sugar, milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until everything combines well.
Next, add your pancake mix and gently fold it into the mixture using a rubber spatula. With that, make sure to fold until the dry mixture disappears.
Once finished with the cake batter, pour it into your prepared 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Afterward, place your cake inside the oven and bake it for about 20 minutes. Or bake it until thoroughly cooked. As a result, the cake will become slightly golden.
Finally, once the vanilla cake cooks entirely, ensure to let it cool over the counter. Likewise, you can cool it on a wire rack. Then, set it aside for frosting.
For The Chocolate Frosting
Before anything else, take a large bowl and place your butter, including the sifted cocoa powder. Then, beat together until it becomes smooth using a hand mixer or electric mixer.
Next, make sure to add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Afterward, beat until combined. And then, gradually add the milk into the mixture until you can achieve your desired consistency for your frosting.
Lastly, scrape your mixing bowl's sides and bottom using a rubber spatula. And ensure to beat again until the mixture becomes light, fluffy and smooth for about 1 to 2 minutes. After that, set it aside.
For Blueberry Cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8-inch baking pan.
Then, take a mixing bowl and mix all your dry ingredients. And set it aside.
Afterward, combine all the wet ingredients in a different mixing bowl. And then ensure to blend the dry and wet ingredients. With that, ensure to mix well.
Next, add the blueberries and fold them using a rubber spatula. Remember, do not over mix the cake batter.
After that, bake your cake for about 25 minutes or until it cooks thoroughly.
Lastly, sprinkle your cake with powdered sugar. Or you can put a glaze on top before serving.
For Buttery Coffee Cake
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
After that, take a medium-sized bowl and whisk the pancake mix, including the sugar. With that, make sure to mix well. Then, add the egg, milk, butter, and stir until smooth.
Afterward, grease an 8x10 inch pan, or you can use a round pan. Then, set it aside.
Next, pour your cake batter into your baking pan.
In a different bowl, ensure to combine all the ingredients for the topping. And make sure to crumble it on top of the cake batter mixture.
Bake your coffee cake for 20 minutes or until it cooks thoroughly.