Pinterest Birthday Breakfast: Funfetti Pancakes & Cherry Cold Foam Matcha

Ingredients

• 2 cup flour (all-purpose)
• 3 tbsp sugar (granulated)
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 eggs (large)
• 1.5 cup milk (for pancakes)
• 4 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.33 cup rainbow sprinkles (for pancake batter)
• whipped cream (for topping pancakes)
• 1.5 tsp ceremonial matcha (1-2 tsp)
• 70 ml water (60-80 ml, warm)
• 1 cup milk (for matcha)
• 2.5 tbsp maraschino cherry juice (2-3 tbsp)
• 2.5 tbsp whipping cream (2-3 tbsp)
• sprinkles (for matcha garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

2. 2

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or whisk until just combined; do not overmix, as a few lumps are acceptable.

4. 4

   Quickly fold in the 1/3 cup of rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to over-stir so the colors do not bleed into the batter.

5. 5

   Let the pancake batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   Cook the pancakes on the heated pan until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

7. 7

   Stack the pancakes and finish with whipped cream, extra sprinkles, and birthday candles.

8. 8

   Prepare the matcha by soaking a bamboo matcha whisk in water for 1 minute to soften the bristles.

9. 9

   Sift the ceremonial matcha into a bowl. Add a small splash of hot water and whisk into a smooth, thick paste.

10. 10

    Add the remaining warm water to the bowl and whisk vigorously in a fast 'W' motion until the tea is smooth and a layer of froth forms on top.

11. 11

    Fill a glass with ice and add 1 cup of milk. Pour the prepared matcha over the milk.

12. 12

    In a small bowl, whip the whipping cream with the maraschino cherry juice until the mixture is thick but still pourable.

13. 13

    Spoon the pink cherry cold foam on top of the matcha latte.

14. 14

    Garnish the drink with extra sprinkles and a birthday candle.

Notes

For the cherry cold foam, you can substitute the maraschino cherry juice with strawberry syrup if preferred. Letting the pancake batter rest is key for a fluffier texture.

Nutrition per serving

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