Save A whimsical fusion of cake, pancake, and muffin with a hint of cream soda, topped with playful monster decorations makes these Cream Soda Monster Cake Pancake Muffins perfect for kids parties or a fun breakfast treat.
I first made these for my nephew's birthday breakfast, and the kids couldn&t stop giggling at their monster creations. Mixing both cake and pancake elements into one muffin was surprisingly straightforward and memorable.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Large eggs: 2
- Unsalted butter (melted and cooled): 1/2 cup
- Cream soda (room temperature): 1 cup
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Mini chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles (optional): 1/2 cup
- Vanilla or funfetti frosting: 1 cup
- Food coloring (green, blue, purple, etc.): As needed for decorating
- Candy eyeballs: As needed for decorating
Instructions
- Prep the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, cream soda, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Mix-ins:
- Fold in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles if using.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16<18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate:
- Divide frosting into bowls and tint with food coloring. Frost muffins and add candy eyeballs to create monster faces.
Save Decorating these muffins became a family contest to make the silliest monster face, and every creation was different. It&s impossible not to smile when sharing these for breakfast or dessert.
Required Tools
Muffin tin, paper liners, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, wire rack, spatula
Allergen Information
These muffins contain wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (dairy). Also contains butter; always check chocolate chips and frosting labels for possible soy or nut traces.
Nutritional Information
Per muffin: 270 calories, 10g total fat, 41g carbohydrates, 3g protein
Save Let kids lead the decorating for extra fun, and don&t be afraid to get creative with colors. Enjoy every monster bite!
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use a different soda instead of cream soda?
Yes, root beer or lemon-lime soda will work and offer a distinct flavor. Adjust sweetness as needed for balance.
- → How do I store decorated muffins?
Place muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to keep frosting and decorations fresh.
- → Are these suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, the ingredients listed are vegetarian and do not contain any meat or animal-based gelatin products.
- → Can I make these muffins dairy-free?
Swap dairy butter and milk for plant-based alternatives. Check frosting for dairy content as well.
- → How can I make the monster decorations unique?
Mix various food colorings for frosting, arrange candy eyeballs creatively, and experiment with sprinkle patterns.
- → Is it possible to freeze these muffins?
You can freeze unfrosted muffins for up to one month. Decorate after thawing for best results and appearance.