Wonder Lemon Pancake Cake
This Wonder Lemon Pancake Cake recipe is “stacked” with flavor and fun! The citrus buttercream holds it all together and is wonder-fully delicious and especially works with any Wonder Lemon flavor. What’s also great is that this recipe can be made with instant pancake mix, making this an easy dessert option for you!
Prep Time
One hour
Serves
Eight people
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups confectioner's sugar
- 4 Tbsp. Wonder Lemon juice (any flavor)
- 3 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Lemon Pancake Cake Directions:
Follow the instructions on your instant pancake mix by replacing the liquid ingredient with Wonder Lemon Juice. Add any extra ingredients as indicated on the pancake mix package.
Make a stack of pancakes, (about 8-12), about 6-8 inches wide, and place in refrigerator to fully cool.
In the meantime, make the citrus buttercream frosting by beating the butter until fluffy and adding the rest of the ingredients. Beat until combined.
Assemble your pancakes by spreading buttercream on top of each pancake layer and frosting the sides until you have a fully frosted “cake”.
Crush freeze-dried fruits and sprinkle throughout then drizzle maple syrup before serving.
Serves 8
What is a Lemon Pancake Cake?
Similar to a crepe cake, a lemon pancake “cake” is also made with layers paired with lemon buttercream that gives it a sweet and tangy taste that works really well with a pancake mix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is a quick and easy lemon cake using a pancake mix recipe so you don’t need to prepare a lot to bake (and also doesn’t leave a lot of dishes to wash afterward!)
- Perfect for summer with its bright and refreshing citrus flavor.
- You don’t need an oven for this recipe. No need to heat up the whole house just for a dessert, especially if it’s already hot out.
- This recipe is perfect for every occasion. Whether you just want a simple dessert for brunch, or you want to make something simple for a birthday, this recipe will work either way.
- A customizable recipe since you could just use any fruits or syrups you like as a topping.
Tips for Perfect Pancake Cake Layers
This recipe may be simple but there are some ways that something could happen with your lemon pancake cake, like the pancakes slipping, or the pancakes burning, so here are some of our tips to ensure you’ll get the perfect lemon pancake cake:
- Cool before stacking – Avoid melting the buttercream or slipping by cooling the pancakes completely
- Butter the pan lightly – Too much butter can make your pancake too crispy or too greasy.
- Trim the sides – To make it look cleaner, you can trim the sides to ensure that the pancake looks clean.
- Use a ladle or measuring cup – Having consistent measurements when using the batter will ensure that your pancakes are evenly sized
Toppings Substitutions
Make your lemon cake shine with different toppings! If you’re not particularly fond of freeze-dried fruits, here are some of our substitutions for the toppings:
- Fresh Berries – Berries and lemon are a classic zesty pairing.
- Toasted Coconut Flakes – This is amazing if you’re looking for something more tropical and want to add extra texture.
- Chopped Nuts – For a crunchier texture, try out this recipe and add chopped nuts as texture.
Why Use Wonder Juice Lemon?
Wonder Juice adds a fresh, vibrant citrus flavor that is simply just perfect for your lemon pancake cake without the need for artificial extracts or concentrates. Made with 100% cold-pressed lemon, this adds a fun, zesty, and tangy taste to this lemon cake.
The best part about this? It comes in fun flavors like Lemon + Mint, Lemon + Ginger, Lemon + Basil + Jalapeno, so you can shake things up and give your cake a little twist.
Whether you’re mixing it into your batter or whipping up a dreamy citrus frosting, Wonder Lemon Juice brings a pop of flavor that makes your whole dessert feel fresh, fun, and healthy!
