Creamy Pancake Cake Recipe

30 January 2025

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Creamy Pancake Cake

If you're looking for a dessert that’s easy to make, incredibly creamy, and absolutely irresistible, this Creamy Pancake Cake is the perfect choice. Combining soft, delicate pancakes with a rich whipped cream and cream cheese filling, this layered treat is both light and indulgent at the same time. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is sure to impress. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite jam for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get started on making this delicious and visually stunning pancake cake!

So, if all that sounds good to you, read on!

Slice of creamy pancake cake layered with whipped cream, cream cheese, and raspberry jam, topped with golden crispy pancake ribbons and dusted with powdered sugar, served on a rustic ceramic plate.

Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit.

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy and Delicious – Every bite is a perfect balance of soft pancakes, rich whipped cream filling, and fruity jam, making it an indulgent yet light dessert.

Easy to Make – No baking required! This pancake cake is simple to prepare with basic ingredients and straightforward steps.

Customizable Flavors – Use your favorite jam or add different flavorings like vanilla or citrus zest to create a personalized twist on this delicious treat.

A Dessert Everyone Will Love

Whether you’re making this for a family gathering, a celebration, or simply as a weekend treat, this Creamy Pancake Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s easy, versatile, and absolutely irresistible. Give it a try and enjoy a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients in Creamy Pancake Cake

Here’s what you need to make Creamy Pancake Cake:

For the Pancakes

Top-down view of labeled pancake ingredients on a dark marble surface: a jug of milk, a bowl of flour, a dish of melted butter, a plate with three brown eggs, and a black bowl of granulated sugar.
  • Eggs: Use 3 fresh eggs to help bind the batter and give the pancakes a soft, fluffy texture.
  • Milk: Use 800 ml of full-fat milk to ensure the pancakes turn out rich and tender. Warm the milk slightly for better mixing.
  • Flour: Use 350 g of all-purpose flour to give the batter structure and create light, delicate pancakes.
  • Butter: Use 45 g of melted butter to add flavor and keep the pancakes soft. Make sure it’s not too hot when adding it to the batter.
  • Salt: Use a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness of the filling.
  • Essence (Optional): Add a few drops of vanilla or another essence of your choice for extra flavor.

For the Filling

Four labeled ingredients for creamy pancake cake filling displayed on a dark marble countertop: a bowl of cream cheese, a jug of whipped cream, a black bowl of powdered sugar, and a white dish of raspberry jam with a spoon.
  • Whipped Cream: Use 200 g of whipped cream to create a rich, smooth filling.
  • Cream Cheese: Use 200 g of soft cream cheese to add a slightly tangy taste and creamy consistency.
  • Powdered Sugar: Use 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar to lightly sweeten the cream filling.
  • Jam: Use your favorite jam for layering. Apricot jam works great, but you can choose any flavor you like.

How to make Creamy Pancake Cake

Making this Creamy Pancake Cake is a fun and rewarding process. From cooking soft, golden pancakes to layering them with rich whipped cream filling and sweet jam, every step adds to the excitement. With no baking required, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that comes together beautifully, perfect for any occasion!

1. Prepare the Pancake Batter

Beat the eggs well and mix them with warm milk, melted but not too hot butter, essence if using, and flour until smooth. Ensure the batter has a liquid consistency, adjusting with milk if too thick or flour if too runny. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes if desired.

Large metal bowl filled with smooth pancake batter, resting on a dark marble surface with a red plaid kitchen towel beside it and a spoon partially immersed in the mixture.

2. Cook the Pancakes

Heat a pan and lightly grease it with butter or a little oil. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Once the pancake is cooked on one side, flip it and cook the other side for a few more seconds. Transfer it to a plate and repeat the process until all the batter is used.

Collage of the pancake-making process: batter cooking in a pan, a golden pancake flipped to reveal a perfectly cooked surface, and a stack of freshly made pancakes piled on a white plate.

3. Prepare the Filling

Mix the Whipped cream with cream cheese and powdered sugar until well combined.

Close-up of a white mixing bowl filled with smooth, whipped cream cheese filling, swirled to a soft peak texture on a dark marble countertop.

4. Assemble the Pancake Cake

Set aside four pancakes and trim the edges of the remaining ones to create even layers. Place the four large pancakes in a round mold, then spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a bit of jam on top. Cover with a pancake and repeat the layering process until all the pancakes are stacked. Fold the base pancakes over the top to seal the cake. Use the trimmed edges for decoration and dust with powdered sugar.

Whole creamy pancake cake wrapped in golden crepes and tied at the top with crispy pancake ribbons, dusted generously with powdered sugar and served on a round plate.

Ready to Serve

This Creamy Pancake Cake is a delightful and elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. With its soft layers and creamy filling, it’s a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it chilled for the best texture and enjoy every bite!

Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!

Slice of creamy layered pancake cake filled with whipped cream, cream cheese, and raspberry jam, topped with crisp pancake ribbons and dusted with powdered sugar, served on a blue ceramic plate.

This Creamy Pancake Cake is the perfect balance of soft, delicate layers and rich, flavorful filling. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just to treat yourself, it’s a dessert that’s sure to impress. Try it out, get creative with flavors, and enjoy every delicious bite!

I’d love to know what you think if you give this a try! 🙂 – Angie

Watch how to make it

Follow along with this detailed, step-by-step video guide to discover just how simple and enjoyable it is to prepare this Creamy Pancake Cake!

The best part? It’s quick and easy, so you can impress your family or guests with a delicious homemade dish in no time! Grab your ingredients, hit play, and let’s get started!

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Slice of creamy pancake cake layered with whipped cream, cream cheese, and raspberry jam, topped with golden crispy pancake ribbons and dusted with powdered sugar, served on a rustic ceramic plate.

Creamy Pancake Cake Recipe

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If you're looking for a dessert that’s easy to make, incredibly creamy, and absolutely irresistible, this Creamy Pancake Cake is the perfect choice. Combining soft, delicate pancakes with a rich whipped cream and cream cheese filling, this layered treat is both light and indulgent at the same time. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is sure to impress. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite jam for an extra burst of flavor. Let’s get started on making this delicious and visually stunning pancake cake!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time (Overnight) 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, French, Romanian-inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pancakes:

  • 3 eggs
  • 800 ml full-fat milk
  • 350 g flour
  • 45 g melted butter
  • A pinch of salt
  • Essence optional

For the filling:

  • 200 g whipped cream
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • Jam of your choice I used raspberry jam

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pancake Batter

  • Beat the eggs well and mix them with warm milk, melted but not too hot butter, essence if using, and flour until smooth. Ensure the batter has a liquid consistency, adjusting with milk if too thick or flour if too runny. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes if desired.
    Large metal bowl filled with smooth pancake batter, resting on a dark marble surface with a red plaid kitchen towel beside it and a spoon partially immersed in the mixture.

Cook the Pancakes

  • Heat a pan and lightly grease it with butter or a little oil. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Once the pancake is cooked on one side, flip it and cook the other side for a few more seconds. Transfer it to a plate and repeat the process until all the batter is used.
    Collage of the pancake-making process: batter cooking in a pan, a golden pancake flipped to reveal a perfectly cooked surface, and a stack of freshly made pancakes piled on a white plate.

Prepare the Filling

  • Mix the Whipped cream with cream cheese and powdered sugar until well combined.
    Close-up of a white mixing bowl filled with smooth, whipped cream cheese filling, swirled to a soft peak texture on a dark marble countertop.

Assemble the Pancake Cake

  • Set aside four pancakes and trim the edges of the remaining ones to create even layers. Place the four large pancakes in a round mold, then spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a bit of jam on top. Cover with a pancake and repeat the layering process until all the pancakes are stacked. Fold the base pancakes over the top to seal the cake. Use the trimmed edges for decoration and dust with powdered sugar.
    Whole creamy pancake cake wrapped in golden crepes and tied at the top with crispy pancake ribbons, dusted generously with powdered sugar and served on a round plate.

Ready to Serve

  • This Creamy Pancake Cake is a delightful and elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. With its soft layers and creamy filling, it’s a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it chilled for the best texture and enjoy every bite!

Notes

*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
 
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
Keyword cake, easy dessert, fluffy pancake, homemade cake, no-bake cake, Pancake Cake

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Nutritional Information

501 Calories
45 g Carbs
13 g Protein
11 g Sugars
31 g Fat

Notes

*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
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