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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Brunch

    Published: Nov 6, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Birthday Cake Crepes

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    These easy cake mix crepes are perfect for birthdays and fun occasions. Made simply with just a few basic ingredients and filled with a vanilla pudding middle, every bite is a delicious treat that's perfect as a dessert or breakfast option!

    three rolled birthday cake crepes with whipped cream and sprinkles

    The great thing about making these funfetti crepes is that it only takes about 6 ingredients and makes enough to share with a large family. You'll end up with about 30 crepes to fill and just 2 or 3 can be pretty filling, so you do that tasty math. 😉

    We loved serving up these birthday crepes on my daughter's birthday. It helped to really start the day off sweet before heading off to the local zoo for an afternoon of fun. I'm sure you'll have just as much fun serving up these tasty sprinkles crepes as a way to kick off the birthday celebrations.

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    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's easy. Making crepes from scratch can be a lot of work, from the flour sifting to the homemade filling in the middle. Birthdays are better when you spend them together, so enjoy less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
    2. It tastes great! Everything about these sprinkle-filled crepes is fun and delicious. It's sure to become a favorite in your house (it has in mine!)
    3. You can swap out the cake mix. Want to use a different flavor of cake mix? That's okay! Use red velvet, chocolate, yellow, etc., and it's sure to taste incredible no matter what.
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    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
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    the ingredients needed to make funfetti birthday cake crepes recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    Funfetti cake mix- You will need a box of funfetti cake mix (just the dry stuff). Do not prepare it.

    Milk- Use milk to moisten the batter to the perfect crepe consistency.

    Oil- Used to give the crepes some needed fats.

    Eggs- These are very important in crepes because they act as a binding agent, and they make the crepes taste more flavorful.

    Butter- Used to grease the skillet used. Very important to grease the pan between crepes to prevent sticking and maximize golden color.

    Cook and Serve Vanilla Pudding-This is the filling, and you will need to prepare it before the crepes and make it according to package directions.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pastry Brush
    • Skillet
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Spatula

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make birthday cake crepes with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Vanilla filling

    Make and prepare vanilla cook pudding in a box according to package instructions. Cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Use as filling. Make before making the crepes so that it can chill.

    Prepare your crepe batter by mixing together all of the ingredients for the crepes until the mixture is smooth.

    Funfetti Crepes

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.

    Brush the inside of the skillet with melted butter using a pastry brush. Make sure to coat the bottom and sides of the pan well to avoid the crepes from sticking.

    Scoop the batter in the ¼ cup measure and pour into the pan. Tilt the pan around at angles to help let gravity pull the batter around the pan and coat the bottom of the inside of your skillet.

    Cook until the bottom of the crepe is a nice golden color on bottom and is easy to flip. The edges should look set and there should be little to no resistance to lift the crepe. This should take about 2 minutes.

    Flip the crepe over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

    Flip the crepe onto a plate and repeat step 2 through 8 until all of the batter has been used. You will make about 30 crepes.

    When all of the crepes have been made,

    Take a crepe and lay it on a flat surface. Spread the filling into the center and roll into a log. Alternatively, you can fold the crepes into quarters.

    Place a few filled and assembled crepes onto a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

    Serve and enjoy.

    three funfetti crepes topped with whipped cream and sprinkles

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If you've never made crepes before, keep in mind that it is still similar to pancakes. By that, I mean that you will easily "waste" one or two in the beginning as you try to master the technique. Of course, the chef deserves a sampling of their hard work, so just set those aside and enjoy a snack as you continue cooking a batch of sprinkle-filled crepes.

    The heat should be at a low or medium temperature. You want to cook the crepes slowly so that they don't cook too fast and burn them. Softer crepes are more flexible when rolling or folding.

    Using a rubber spatula, you can run it under the crepes as they cook to loosen the sides before flipping them over. Make sure to wipe the pan with melted butter before adding the crepe batter, and to do it between every crepe. As tedious as this is, it really helps to get a good golden color and to prevent sticking.

    💭 FAQs

    Should crepe batter be runny?

    Yes, crepe batter is much thinner than traditional pancake batter, and it is meant to be runny enough that when added to a hot pan, you can lift and angle it as the batter runs around and coats the inside of the pan.

    Do you cook crepes on both sides?

    You don't have to, but you should. Cooking just the bottom side allows the top to get cooked too. You can see this when the top no longer looks "wet." Flipping and cooking that side will help to get a better coloration and texture, though.

    Can crepes be eaten cold?

    You can eat these crepes hot or cold, depending on which you'd like. I prefer them warm because the crepe is much easier to roll of fold when it's warm. Cold crepes tend to crack when you do this.

    birthday cake crepes with whipped cream, sprinkles, and candles served on white plates

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    • Cinnamon Roll Waffles
    • Sheet Pan French Toast Breakfast

    📖 Recipe

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    Birthday Cake Crepes

    These easy cake mix crepes are perfect for birthdays and fun occasions. Made simply with just a few basic ingredients and filled with a vanilla pudding middle, every bite is a delicious treat that's perfect as a dessert or breakfast option!
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Servings: 30 crepes
    Calories: 172kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.11 / Serving $0.27
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    Equipment

    • Pastry Brush
    • Skillet
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 box funfetti cake mix ($1.44)
    • 2 ½ cups milk ($0.46)
    • ½ cup oil ($0.24)
    • 4 large eggs ($0.32)
    • 3 tablespoon melted butter for greasing the pan ($0.27)
    • 1 box cook and serve vanilla pudding, prepared ($1.38)

    Garnishes

    • whipped cream
    • colorful sprinkles
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    Instructions

    • Make and prepare vanilla cook pudding in a box according to package instructions. Cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Use as filling. Make before making the crepes so that it can chill.
    • Prepare your crepe batter by mixing together all of the ingredients for the crepes until the mixture is smooth.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
    • Brush the inside of the skillet with melted butter using a pastry brush. Make sure to coat the bottom and sides of the pan well to avoid the crepes from sticking.
    • Scoop the batter in the ¼ cup measure and pour into the pan. Tilt the pan around at angles to help let gravity pull the batter around the pan and coat the bottom of the inside of your skillet.
    • Cook until the bottom of the crepe is a nice golden color on bottom and is easy to flip. The edges should look set and there should be little to no resistance to lift the crepe. This should take about 2 minutes.
    • Flip the crepe over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Flip the crepe onto a plate and repeat step 2 through 8 until all of the batter has been used. You will make about 30 crepes.
    • When all of the crepes have been made,
    • Take a crepe and lay it on a flat surface. Spread the filling into the center and roll into a log. Alternatively, you can fold the crepes into quarters.
    • Place a few filled and assembled crepes onto a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    • If you make all 30 crepes you may wish to double the filling ingredients (use 2 boxes of pudding and twice as much milk)
    • If you've never made crepes before, keep in mind that it is still similar to pancakes. By that, I mean that you will easily "waste" one or two in the beginning as you try to master the technique. Of course, the chef deserves a sampling of their hard work, so just set those aside and enjoy a snack as you continue cooking a batch of sprinkle-filled crepes.
    • The heat should be at a low or medium temperature. You want to cook the crepes slowly so that they don't cook too fast and burn them. Softer crepes are more flexible when rolling or folding.
    • Using a rubber spatula you can run it under the crepes as they cook to loosen the sides before flipping them over. Make sure to wipe the pan with melted butter before applying batter for every crepe. As tedious as this is, it really helps to get a good golden color and to prevent sticking.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2filled crepes | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.9g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 60.7mg | Sodium: 164.1mg | Potassium: 131.3mg | Sugar: 10.2g | Vitamin A: 51.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 100.9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American, French
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