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!!
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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 almost anything on a griddle! Make cinnamon rolls, brownies, scones, scomuffies and you have to try this cupcake recipe HERE.
Can you bake a cake on a Blackstone?
Yes, you can bake a cake on a Blackstone griddle! Learn tips and tricks to make the perfectly cooked cake.
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 Cupcake Cake
This recipe is super simple because you will use a cake mix. Use your favorite cake recipe if you feel adventurous but remember that baking times will vary.
To make your Blackstone griddle cake, gather all the ingredients.
Turn the griddle on to the lowest setting, to pre-heat the flat-top.
Combine the eggs, oil, cake mix and the water in a mixing bowl making sure to follow the directions on the box. Using a KitchenAid mixer works best. Mix for 2 minutes to help smooth out the lumps in the batter.
Use this pan grease recipe HERE, to coat the inside of your 4 inch round pan. With a #20 scoop, measure 3 level scoops per pan.
Do you want a larger cake? Use an 8 or 9 inch round pan and use 6 level scoops per pan or 1/2 of the cake batter. Adjust the cooking time for a larger cake.
How to Bake on a Blackstone Griddle
With the griddle pre-heated on low, place the pan onto the griddle and use a basting cover to completely go overtop the cake pan. This creates an oven by trapping the heat under the lid to bake the cake.
After about 10 minutes, gently lift the lid part of the way to see how the cake is baking. If it looks completely done, use a toothpick to check for doneness. If the cake is not done, bake a few minutes longer.
Is your cake burning on the bottom or darker than you want. Take 2 pieces of foil and crumple each into a long log.
When you are ready to bake your griddle cakes, place the foil pieces into an X on the griddle and place the pan on-top of the foil pieces. Make sure your cake pan is level. Bake as normal.
Chef Sherry’s buttercream frosting is easy and the best frosting to decorate your cake. Get the Buttercream Frosting recipe HERE!
If the top of the cake has a hump, then cut to make level. You can use a knife or a cake leveler to get an even cut.
Place the leveled cake onto a plate or cardboard base board.
Make this frosting ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. For a professional look, use a #2D Wilton star tip and a piping bag to apply the frosting to the cake. Finish the cake with your favorite sprinkles for an extra special touch.
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Blackstone Griddle Recipes
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Frequently Asked Questions
An oven might not be available to some so learning this skill is helpful when you want to make a special treat on the griddle.
By placing a cover or dome over your pan the heat is trapped like an oven to help bake the batter. Make sure to have the burners as low as they will go so that you do not burn whatever you are baking.
Try baking cupcakes, scones, cinnamon rolls, scomuffies and brownies.
The griddle is too hot!! Turn the heat as low as it will go. Take off the wind guards to help circulate the air under the griddle. The objective is too keep the heat low and let the trapped hot air around the cake to cook it. Use the criss cross foil trick to help raise the cake off the griddle to prevent burning.
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.
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix 15.25 oz
- Vegetable Oil 1/3 cup
- Eggs, Large 3 each
- Water 1 cup
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Turn the griddle on to the lowest setting, to pre-heat the flat-top.
- Combine the eggs, oil, cake mix and the water in a mixing bowl making sure to follow the directions on the box. Using a KitchenAid mixer works best.
- Mix for 2 minutes to help smooth out the lumps in the batter.
- Use pan grease to coat the inside of your 4 inch round pans.
- With a #20 scoop, measure 3 level scoops per pan.
- How to Bake on a Blackstone Griddle
With the griddle pre-heated on low, place the pan onto the griddle and use a basting cover to completely go overtop the cake pan. This creates an oven by trapping the heat under the lid to bake the cake. - After about 10 minutes, gently lift the lid part of the way to see how the cake is baking. If it looks completely done, use a toothpick to check for doneness. If the cake is not done, bake a few minutes longer.
- Is your cake burning on the bottom or darker than you want. Take 2 pieces of foil and crumple each into a long log. When you are ready to bake your cake, place the foil pieces into an X on the griddle and place the pan on-top of the foil pieces. Make sure your cake pan is level. Bake as normal.
- After the cakes are cooled, cut each top to make sure each is level.
- Chef Sherry’s buttercream frosting is easy and the best frosting to decorate your cake. Get the Buttercream Frosting recipe HERE! Make this frosting ahead of time and store in an air-tight container.
- For a professional look, use a #2D Wilton star tip and a piping bag to apply the frosting to the cake.
- Finish the cake with your favorite sprinkles for an extra special touch.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 617Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 140mgSodium 842mgCarbohydrates 89gFiber 1gSugar 47gProtein 9g
Note: For exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information is simply a guideline.
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