Banana Flip
Trying to replicate the old Mickey's or Nickles banana flips they no longer make? This almost does the trick. Discover how to make the perfect Banana Flip – soft pancake layers wrapped around a rich banana cream filling. Easy, nostalgic, and delicious!
Ingredients
For the banana flip pancakes
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup butter room temperature
- ¾ cup shortening or lard
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tsp banana extract
- powdered sugar sprinkled on top
Instructions
Step 1 – Make the Pancakes
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Lumps are fine.
- Preheat a greased skillet over medium heat. Pour about ½ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
Step 2 – Prepare the Filling
- Sift sugar and flour together.
- Cream butter and shortening until smooth.
- Add sugar mixture, then beat in milk and banana extract until fluffy.
Step 3 – Assemble the Banana Flip
- Spread the filling over one pancake, top it with another, and repeat for the layers.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best results.