Pin It Fluffy, playful pancakes bursting with cherry soda flavor, topped with vibrant decorations for a fun breakfast treat kids and adults will love.
I first made these Cherry Soda Monster Pancakes on a rainy Saturday morning when my niece asked for something "wild and colorful" for breakfast. Watching her decorate each pancake with marshmallow eyes and sprinkles became an unforgettable kitchen moment.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Cherry soda: 1 1/4 cups (regular or diet)
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup, melted and slightly cooled
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Red or pink food coloring: Few drops (optional)
- Mini marshmallows: 1/2 cup (for monster eyes)
- Chocolate chips: 1/4 cup (for pupils and decoration)
- Candy eyes or colored sprinkles: Optional (for extra fun)
- Whipped cream: To serve
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk the cherry soda, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if using) until well combined.
- Blend Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
- Prepare Skillet:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook Pancakes:
- Pour 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Stack pancakes on plates. While still warm, decorate with marshmallows and chocolate chips as monster eyes, then add candy eyes or sprinkles for extra fun. Serve with whipped cream.
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Our family loves gathering around the table on weekends to make monster pancakes together. The kids compete to make the silliest faces, and it's now our go-to for fun brunches.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, dairy (butter, milk). Decorations may contain soy or other allergens. Always check ingredient labels for safety.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 325. Total Fat: 10 g. Carbohydrates: 52 g. Protein: 6 g.
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Cherry Soda Monster Pancakes guarantee a bright start to the day. Have extra toppings ready so everyone can unleash their monster creativity.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use diet cherry soda?
Yes, either regular or diet cherry soda works well to impart soda flavor and fluffiness in the pancakes.
- → How do I make these dairy-free?
Swap out whole milk for almond or oat milk and choose dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version.
- → Do the decorations affect taste?
Decorations like marshmallows, chocolate chips, and whipped cream add a sweet, playful touch, blending well with the pancakes.
- → Can I add chocolate chips to the batter?
Absolutely! Adding mini chocolate chips to the batter gives extra chocolatey bites in every pancake.
- → What's the best way to serve them?
Serve stacked, warm, and decorated with marshmallows, chocolate chips, candy eyes, and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this pancake preparation uses vegetarian-friendly ingredients, making it suitable for vegetarians.