The Best Fluffy Pancakes recipe you will fall in love with. Full of tips and tricks to help you make the best pancakes.
Key Info
Contents
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-45 minutes
Total Time: 45-90 minutes
Servings: 8-12
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Diet: Vegetarian (adaptable)
Equipment Needed
- 2-3 round cake pans (6-8 inch)
- Electric mixer
- Measuring tools
- Cooling rack
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75-2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾-1 cup cocoa powder
- 1-2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾-1 cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 large eggs
- ½-1 cup milk
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Oreo Components:
- 12-14 Oreos, chopped
- Additional Oreos for decoration
Pro Tips Before Starting
- Room temperature ingredients mix better
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Chop Oreos roughly for texture
- Use parchment paper for easy cake removal
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake pans.
- Sift dry ingredients together in large bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients. CRUCIAL: Mix until JUST combined
- Gently fold in chopped Oreos.
- Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake 25-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Oreo Buttercream Frosting
- Beat butter until smooth
- Gradually add powdered sugar
- Mix in crushed Oreos
- Adjust consistency with milk
Storage & Serving
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerated: Up to 5 days
- Bring to room temp before serving
Expert Variations
- Gluten-free flour option
- Vegan substitutions possible
- Try different Oreo flavors
- Experiment with ganache drips
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overmixing batter
- Cutting cake before complete cooling
- Using cold ingredients
- Uneven Oreo distribution
Nutrition Heads Up
- High in sugar and carbohydrates
- Contains common allergens (wheat, dairy, eggs)
- Not recommended for strict diet plans
Final Pro Tip
The secret to an incredible Oreo cake? Love, patience, and not being afraid to lick the bowl! 🍪🎂
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