Description
These Gingerbread Pancakes are a warm and cozy twist on traditional pancakes, infused with fragrant spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or whenever you crave a comforting treat, they combine the rich flavors of gingerbread with fluffy, tender pancake texture. Topped with butter and maple syrup, these pancakes are sure to delight your taste buds and fill your home with the aroma of festive spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ Cups | 190g Flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
- Pinch of Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ Cup | 190ml Milk
- ½ Stick | ¼ Cup | 65g Melted Butter + more for cooking
- 2 Tbsp Molasses
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of the spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, mix together the melted butter, molasses, eggs, milk, and vanilla essence until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold the batter together with a wooden spoon until just combined and no dry spots remain, taking care not to overmix.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a heavy-based pan such as cast iron over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of butter to grease the pan just before cooking each pancake to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set, then carefully flip using a spatula and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes high on a plate, adding extra butter on top and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy your cozy gingerbread pancakes!
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter as this can toughen the texture.
- Use a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan to prevent sticking and achieve even browning.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, increase the ground ginger to 1½ teaspoons.
- Molasses adds depth and authenticity to the gingerbread flavor; substituting with honey or maple syrup will change the taste.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the rest of the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: gingerbread pancakes, spiced pancakes, holiday breakfast, molasses pancakes, cinnamon pancakes, ginger pancakes, festive pancakes
