You can have your cake and fry it, too! This recipe is the perfect excuse to take leftover vanilla cake to the next level. It’s a sweet treat with an extra crunch that’s as easy to whip up as it is to impress your friends with.
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
1 classic vanilla cake
4 cups vegetable oil (960 mL)
3 cups dry pancake mix (360 g)
2 cups whole milk (480 mL)
½ cup water (120 mL)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour (125 g)
½ cup powdered sugar (60 g), for dusting
fresh strawberry, for serving
Nutrition Info
Calories 1136
Fat 91g
Carbs 72g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 26g
Protein 9g
How to Make It
1. Step
Slice the cake into 10–12 slices. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
2. Step
Add the canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
3. Step
In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, water, and vanilla. Stir until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
4. Step
Working with 1 or 2 slices at a time, dredge the cake slices in the flour, then coat in the batter. Carefully lower the battered cake into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oil and let cool slightly before serving.
5. Step
Top the fried cake slices with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.