Blackstone Griddle Cakes

Blackstone Griddle Cakes are baked to perfection in 12 minutes.  Griddle cakes are fast and easy to make for that special occasion when you don’t have an oven.  

This griddle cake recipe is perfect when paired with Chef Sherry’s Buttercream Frosting.  Are you wondering how it’s possible to make a cake on the griddle?  Learn step by step instruction to make the best Blackstone Griddle cakes that your family will love!!  

What is a griddle cake?

Griddle cakes are a cake that is baked on a griddle flat top.  It is also known as a pancake that is cooked on a griddle.  This recipe is not pancakes, it is an actual baked cake!!

Can you bake on a Blackstone Griddle?

Yes, you can bake on a Blackstone Griddle! With its even heat distribution and versatile cooking surface, the griddle can be used to bake a variety of foods like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and even bread.

Using a dome lid or griddle-safe baking accessories helps to create an oven-like environment, trapping heat and ensuring your baked goods cook evenly. This adds a whole new dimension to griddle cooking, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked treats right from your Blackstone Griddle!

With a few simple tricks, you can bake anything on a flat top griddle and you have to start with my griddle cupcake recipe.  

Can you bake a cake on a Blackstone?

Learn tips and tricks to make the perfectly baked griddle cake. Making to big or to thick of a cake is not recommended.

Others have asked, “Why would you want to bake a cake on a griddle?” When you are camping and don’t have an oven, but want to celebrate a special occasion then baking on the griddle might be your only option.

Helpful Tips to Make a Cake on a Griddle

• Griddle temperature – LOW – When baking on the griddle, make sure dial is set to the lowest temperature possible.
• Wind guards are not needed when baking.  The wind guards trap the heat making the flat top hotter.  So whenever you are baking take the wind guards off.  
• Every griddle will bake differently so baking times are just estimates.  Watch the baking cake closely until you get used to making baked goods on your griddle.  
• Are your cakes burning on the bottom? Make sure the temperature is as low as it will go. Take 2 strips of foil and crumple them into a long log shape.  Then set the 2 pieces into an X shape on the griddle.  Place the cake pan on top of the foil so that the cake is level.  Bake as you normally would.  
• To test for cake doneness, use a toothpick.  When you feel the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the cake.  If the cake is done, the toothpick will come out clean.  If the cake is not done, the toothpick will have some wetness from the batter and should be cooked longer. 

How to Make a Griddle Cake

Simple Ingredients and Preparation: This recipe is super simple because you will use a cake mix. TIP: Use your favorite cake recipe if you feel adventurous, but remember that baking times will vary. Gather all the ingredients and turn the griddle to the lowest setting to preheat the flat-top.

Mixing the Cake Batter: Combine the eggs, oil, cake mix, and water in a mixing bowl, following the directions on the box. Using a KitchenAid mixer works best. Mix for 2 minutes to smooth out the lumps in the batter. Use my pan grease recipe to coat the inside of your 4-inch round pans. With a #20 scoop, measure 3 level scoops per pan.

Adjusting for Larger Cakes: Do you want a larger cake? Use an 8 or 9-inch round pan and use 6 level scoops per pan or half of the cake batter. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.