Pancake Day Inspo – Pancake Layer Cake and Pancake Rose

It’s Pancake Day tomorrow – yay! Who doesn’t love pancake? A few years ago, when all the kids were little, pancakes were an essential Sunday breakfast in our house. British pancakes, make with just three ingredients – flour, eggs and milk – were always our favourite because we could top them with bananas, berries, chocolate sauce, squirty cream or maple syrup. But every now and then, we’d switch things up with fluffy American pancakes. This year, I’ve decided to take Pancake Day up a notch with two beautiful creations: Pancake Layer Cake and Pancake Rose. One of these might just be the perfect treat for your Pancake Day celebrations!

Pancake Layer Cake (Crepe Cake)

This year, I’m making a Blueberry Pancake Layer Cake – also known as a crepe cake – where thin pancakes are layered with luscious whipped cream. The best part? You can customise it however you like! Make it bigger or smaller, add more or fewer layers, stick to a berry theme like mine, or experiment with different fruits and flavours like chocolate.

Ingredients

For the pancakes

• Flour – I use cake flour for a lighter, fluffier texture, but plain flour works just fine for a more traditional recipe.
• Eggs
• Milk – I prefer whole milk for extra creaminess.
• Sugar – I don’t normally add sugar to pancake batter, but since this is a cake, a little sweetness helps.
• A pinch of salt – Enhances the flavour.
• Blueberry freeze-dried powder – Adds natural colour and a lovely blueberry flavour. You can use natural colouring instead, but you’ll miss out on the fruity taste.
• Melted butter

For the whipped cream filling

• Double cream
• Icing sugar
• A dash of vanilla extract

Making the pancakes

Prepare the batter

Mix all the pancake ingredients using a food processor (or by hand with a whisk if you prefer). Once mixed, strain the batter through a sieve to ensure it’s completely smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature (if it’s a cold day) or in the fridge.

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Frying the pancake

• Use a 20cm non-stick pan and heat it over low heat. Brush with melted butter.
• For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and tilt it around to spread evenly. I like my cake to have a delicate ruffled edge, so I tilt the pan slightly more to allow the batter to form a thin border.
• Cook for 2 minutes on one side and until lightly golden, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds, or until lightly golden.
• Stack them on a flat plate and repeat until you’ve used up all the batter.

Making the whipped cream

• Whip double cream, icing sugar and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
• Be careful not to overheat, or the cream will split and become unusable.

Assembling the Pancake Layer Cake

• Place the first pancake on a cake plate and spread a thin layer of whipped cream.
• Add another pancake on top and repeat the process until all layers are stacked.

• Let your creativity lead you when it comes to decorating the top of the cake. I pipe a ring of cream around the edge and dusting the centre with blueberry freeze-dried powder. Simple but elegant!

• Serve with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for the most heavenly bite.

When you cut into the cake, the beautiful layers are revealed, making it as satisfying to look at as it is to eat!

The ruffled edges of the pancakes add an elegant, delicate touch, giving the cake a soft, lace-like appearance. These naturally formed waves, created by tilting the pan while cooking, make the layers look even more stunning when stacked together.

Pancake Rose

For an even more artistic and elegant twist, try making a Pancake Rose. The concept is similar to the pancake layer cake, but instead of stacking, you shape the pancakes into delicate petals to form a stunning edible rose.

I’ve chosen strawberry freeze-dried powder to give the pancakes a lovely light pink hue, but you can experiment with different flavours and colours.

Making the Pancake Rose

Prepare the pancakes

The ingredients and frying process are exactly the same as the Pancake Layer Cake, except I use strawberry freeze-dried powder instead of blueberry.

You might notice that I fry these rose pancakes for a slightly shorter time compared to the blueberry pancakes. This prevents the well-known golden frying veins from forming, giving the pancakes a smoother, more delicate appearance, perfect for creating realistic rose petals.

Shaping the rose

• Lay a pancake flat on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of whipped cream on half of it.
• Fold the pancake in half to create a petal.
• Repeat with all the pancakes.

Forming the centre of the rose

• Arrange four folded pancakes in a line, slightly overlapping each other.
• Spread a little cream where they overlap to secure them together.

• Roll the line of pancake from one end to the other to create the centre of the rose.

Building the Pancake Rose

• Place the centre on a plate.

• Wrap more folded pancakes around it, ensuring they overlap naturally to create a rounded shape at the bottom and delicate petals at the top. Secure them by spreading some cream on the bottom third of each petal, helping them stick together while keeping the top edges free for a soft, natural petal effect.
• Continue until the rose is fully formed.
• Tie a wide ribbon around the base to hold the shape, finishing with an elegant bow.
• Sprinkle with strawberry freeze-dried powder for a realistic touch.

Serving the Pancake Rose

To serve, gently unwrap each petal and enjoy with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. As you eat, the rose keeps its shape, gradually getting smaller with each serving.

Final tips

• Chill before serving – Both Pancake Layer Cake and Pancake Rose set beautifully when stored in the fridge for a few hours. You can even prepare them a day or two in advance.
• Experiment with flavours – Try matcha, cocoa powder or other fruit powders for different colours and tastes.
• Make it extra special – Drizzle with honey, caramel or berry sauce for an even more indulgent treat.

Happy Pancake Day!

Whether you go for the elegant Blueberry Pancake Layer Cake or the stunning Strawberry Pancake Rose, these creations are sure to impress. Enjoy the process, have fun and indulge in the deliciousness of Pancake Day!

Let me know if you try making these – I’d love to see your creations!

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Pancake Day Inspo – Pancake Layer Cake and Pancake Rose

Author: Thao @ summerandspice Cuisine: Non-Vietnamese Courses: Pudding, Snack Recipe Keys: Cake Dessert Kids

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 60 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Estimated Cost: £ 15

Description

Transform your Pancake Day with a stunning Pancake Layer Cake and a delicate Pancake Rose. Light, thin pancakes are layered with fluffy whipped cream or shaped into elegant petals for a show-stopping treat. Simple ingredients, beautiful presentation, absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

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For the Pancakes

• 300 g cake flour (or plain flour)
• 6 large eggs
• 900 ml whole milk
• 100 g caster sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for frying)
• 3 tablespoons freeze-dried blueberry powder (for colour and flavour)

• 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder (for colour and flavour)

For the Whipped Cream Filling

• 700 ml double cream
• 120 g icing sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pancake Batter

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, sugar, salt and freeze-dried powder until smooth. 
   • Strain the batter through a sieve to remove lumps. Let it rest for 30 minutes. 
   Mark as complete

1. Cook the Pancakes

   • Heat a 20cm non-stick pan over low heat and brush with melted butter. 
   • Pour 1/4 cup of batter, tilting the pan to spread evenly. 
   • Cook for 2 minutes or until lightly golden, then flip and cook for 30 seconds. 
   • For the rose pancakes, cook for slightly less time to avoid dark frying veins. 
   • Stack and let cool completely before assembling. 
   Mark as complete

1. Make the Whipped Cream

   • Beat double cream, icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overheat. 
   Mark as complete

1. Assemble the Pancake Layer Cake

   • Place the first pancake on a cake plate and spread a thin layer of whipped cream. 
   • Repeat until all layers are stacked. 
   • Pipe cream around the top edge and dust with freeze-dried powder. 
   • Serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. 
   Mark as complete

1. Assemble the Pancake Rose

   • Spread the whipped cream on and fold pancakes in half to create petals. 
   • Arrange four folded pancakes in a line, slightly overlapping and spread a little cream to secure. 
   • Roll from one end to the other to form the centre of the rose. 
   • Wrap more folded pancakes around, securing them with cream on the bottom third of each petal. 
   • Tie a ribbon around the base and sprinkle with strawberry powder for a realistic touch. 
   Mark as complete

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 473.22kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.21g45%

Saturated Fat 17.56g88%

Trans Fat 0.73g

Cholesterol 174.78mg59%

Sodium 98.18mg5%

Potassium 222.73mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 43.8g15%

Dietary Fiber 0.48g2%

Sugars 24.2g

Protein 9.35g19%

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Vitamin A 341.51 IU

Vitamin C 0.57 mg

Calcium 144.95 mg

Iron 2.36 mg

Vitamin D 2.44 IU

Vitamin E 0.95 IU

Vitamin K 2.95 mcg

Thiamin 0.28 mg

Riboflavin 0.46 mg

Niacin 1.83 mg

Vitamin B6 0.1 mg

Folate 29.96 mcg

Vitamin B12 0.67 mcg

Phosphorus 170.98 mg

Magnesium 19.14 mg

Zinc 0.91 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Chill for 2-3 hours before serving for the best texture.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Serve with fresh fruit and chocolate drizzle for an extra treat!

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