Description
Fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes blend breakfast magic with classic pastry charm. Sweet swirls of cinnamon and creamy glaze create irresistible morning comfort you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack eggs into it, then pour in milk and vegetable oil.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
- For the cinnamon swirl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until a rich, spreadable mixture develops.
- Transfer the cinnamon mixture into a piping bag or squeeze bottle for precise application.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat (around 350°F).
- Pour pancake batter onto the heated surface, creating 4-inch circles.
- Immediately after pouring, pipe the cinnamon mixture in a spiral pattern on top of each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look slightly dry, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the pancake and cook the cinnamon-swirled side for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Stack the pancakes and generously drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving warm.
Notes
- Perfecting Batter Consistency: Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes light and fluffy, as too much mixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough texture.
- Cinnamon Swirl Technique: Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for precise, beautiful spiral designs that ensure even cinnamon distribution throughout the pancake.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning while allowing pancakes to cook evenly, creating a golden-brown exterior with a soft, tender interior.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum to maintain proper texture and binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg