Fluffy pancakes encase creamy ice cream, drizzled with fizzy soda syrup for a whimsical, nostalgic dessert treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Pancake Batter Components
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for cooking
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Soda Syrup Components
10 - 1 cup cola or root beer
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Filling and Garnish Components
12 - 3 cups vanilla ice cream
13 - Whipped cream, for garnish
14 - Maraschino cherries, for garnish
15 - Rainbow sprinkles, optional
# Instructions:
01 - Combine cola and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the volume is reduced by half and reaches a syrupy consistency, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; a few small lumps are acceptable.
03 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with butter. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface, gently spreading it to form a 6-inch circle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges appear set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat this process to create 6 pancakes, keeping them warm and covered.
04 - Place a warm pancake onto a serving plate. Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to the center of the pancake. Drizzle the cooled soda syrup over the ice cream. Gently fold the pancake around the ice cream to form a wrap or taco shape. Garnish with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.
