Pancake Cake with Strawberry Cream and Maple Syrup

Pancakes To make the pancakes, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Pancakes In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Pancakes Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Pancakes Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Strawberry Cream To make the strawberry cream, in a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.

Strawberry Cream In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Strawberry Cream Gently fold the macerated strawberries into the whipped cream.

Assembly To assemble the pancake cake, place a pancake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry cream on top. Repeat with the remaining pancakes and strawberry cream, ending with a pancake on top.

Assembly In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and granulated sugar. Spread the sweetened sour cream over the top of the pancake cake.

Assembly Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.