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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Birthday Cake Crepes

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Nov 6, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    These simple cake mix crepes are ideal for celebrating birthdays and special occasions. Crafted with minimal ingredients and featuring a delightful vanilla pudding filling, these birthday cake crepes are a delicious treat suitable for both dessert and breakfast!

    Recipe: $5.44 | Per Serving: $0.36 | Yield: 30 crepes

    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, and eating just 2 or 3 can be pretty filling, so there's definitely enough for everyone.

    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.

    Finish off the birthday right with a Single Layer Yellow Cake With Chocolate Frosting, Unicorn Party Food Ideas, and Birthday Cake Stuffed Cookies.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Birthday Cake Crepes
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 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!) We have them right up there on our favorites list next to Birthday Cake Pancakes and Birthday Cake Overnight Oats.
    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.

    🥘 Ingredients

    the ingredients needed to make funfetti birthday cake crepes recipe.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Funfetti cake mix- You will need a box of funfetti cake mix (just the dry stuff). Do not prepare it. Have more cake mix? Try some more Recipes With Boxed Cake Mixes.

    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. You may need to double this if you plan on making and filling a large amount of crepes.

    (We use boxed pudding for the filling in our cakes like Southern Banana Pudding Cake and also our Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes because it's easy and tastes similar to homemade pastry cream, but without all of the added effort).

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Birthday Cake Crepes

    Vanilla filling

    Step 1: 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.

    Step 2: Prepare your crepe batter by mixing together all of the ingredients for the crepes until the mixture is smooth.

    Funfetti Crepes

    Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.

    Step 4: 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.

    Step 5: 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.

    Step 6: 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.

    Step 7: Flip the crepe over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

    Step 8: 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.

    Step 9: 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.

    Step 10: 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

    Crepes Cooking Tips

    1. If you're new to making crepes, expect a learning curve similar to pancakes. You might "waste" a couple as you hone your technique. Set them aside for snacking and keep practicing.
    2. Cook crepes over low to medium heat to avoid burning. Slow cooking ensures they're soft and flexible for rolling or folding.
    3. Use a rubber spatula to loosen the crepes' sides as they cook, making flipping easier.
    4. Butter the pan before adding batter and repeat between each crepe for a golden color and to prevent sticking. It's tedious but crucial for great results.

    💭 Recipe 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 or 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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    📖 Recipe

    birthday cake crepes with whipped cream and a candle.
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    5 from 2 votes

    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 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 30 crepes
    Calories: 172kcal
    Cost Recipe $5.44 / Serving $0.36
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    Equipment

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

    Ingredients

    • 1 box (3oz) cook and serve vanilla pudding, prepared ($1.88)
    • 1 box Funfetti cake mix (15.25oz) ($1.74)
    • 2 ½ cups milk ($0.50)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil ($0.35)
    • 4 large eggs ($0.60)
    • 3 Tablespoons melted butter for greasing the pan ($0.37)

    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

    • For 30 crepes, consider doubling the filling ingredients (use 2 pudding boxes and twice the amount of milk).
    • If you're new to making crepes, expect to "waste" one or two initially, similar to pancakes. Set these aside for a chef's snack and continue cooking sprinkle-filled crepes.
    • Cook crepes at low or medium heat to avoid burning; softer crepes are more flexible for rolling or folding. Use a rubber spatula to loosen crepes before flipping.
    • Wipe the pan with melted butter before each crepe to ensure a golden color and 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 Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American, French
    Diet Vegetarian
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