Description
Delight in these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Glaze. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these fluffy pancakes combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon rolls into a scrumptious breakfast treat ideal for fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined to ensure even distribution of flavors and leavening agents.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, providing moisture and richness to the batter.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy pancake texture; a few lumps are okay.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag or a plastic bag with the tip snipped off to allow neat application onto pancakes.
- Heat Cooking Surface: Warm a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly without sticking.
- Cook Pancakes with Swirl: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately pipe a spiral of the cinnamon swirl onto the top of each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is creamy and pourable, perfect for drizzling.
- Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over warm pancakes. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Keep any additional pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- If the cinnamon swirl mixture becomes too thick, warm it slightly to make piping easier.
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches to serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
