Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 12 pancakes (depending on size)
Soft, fluffy vanilla pancakes layered with freshly whipped cream and juicy strawberries. Perfect for a romantic breakfast, Valentine’s brunch, or a special weekend treat.
Pancakes
- 2 eggs
- 5 tbsp white sugar
- 200 ml milk
- 1¼ cups (160g) all purpose cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Strawberries
- 125g fresh strawberries, sliced
Cream
- 250 ml fresh cream (cold whipping cream)
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
Pancakes
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla essence, and salt. Whisk until combined.
Sift in the cake flour and baking powder.
Gently whisk until just smooth. Do not overmix, a few small lumps are fine.
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
Pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 1–2 minutes).
Flip and cook for another 1 minute until golden.
Repeat with remaining batter. Set pancakes aside and keep warm.
Strawberries
Wash the strawberries and remove the green tops.
Place each strawberry on its side.
Slice crosswise into thin rounds, about 3–4 mm thick.
Set aside until ready to assemble.
Cream
Pour the cold fresh cream into a bowl and dd the icing sugar.
Whip until soft peaks form. The cream should be light and fluffy. Be careful not to overwhip, as the cream may split.
To Assemble
Place a pancake on a plate.
Add a layer of whipped cream and a few of the sliced strawberries.
Top with another pancake and repeat the layers.
Finish with extra cream and strawberries on top. You can also add a drizzle of maple syrup if you wish.
Serve immediately and enjoy.