Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
Delight in these decadent Cinnamon Roll Pancakes that combine fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this recipe delivers the warm flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a quick, easy-to-make pancake form.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Pancake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Make Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring gently until the batter is smooth but not overmixed to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon until the mixture becomes thick and spreadable. Transfer this cinnamon filling into a piping bag for easy swirling on the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a greased nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet to form each pancake. Immediately pipe a spiral of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, perfect for drizzling.
- Serve: Stack the warm pancakes on plates and generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavors and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh buttermilk to enhance the tangy flavor of the pancakes.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off to pipe the cinnamon swirl.
- Adjust the heat of your skillet as needed to prevent burning while ensuring the pancakes cook through.
- Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Breakfast, Pancakes with cinnamon swirl, Cream cheese glaze, Buttermilk pancakes