Description
This easy pumpkin pancake recipe is a delicious fall favorite perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Fluffy, flavorful pancakes infused with warm spices and pumpkin puree, served with butter and maple syrup for a cozy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Serving
- Butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Griddle: Preheat an electric griddle to 350°F (175°C) or heat a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, canned pumpkin, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Make the Batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thick; avoid overmixing. If you prefer thinner pancakes, add a little more buttermilk.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Lightly coat the preheated griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with butter and maple syrup, or your preferred toppings.
Notes
- If you don’t have an electric griddle, use a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Optionally stir in chocolate chips or nuts into the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
