Description
These Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and packed with the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Made with everyday ingredients and pumpkin puree, they make a delightful fall breakfast that’s easy to whip up in just 20 minutes. Enjoy them topped with butter, syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite nuts for a cozy, seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Large Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- 1 1/2 Cups Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a griddle or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking of the pancakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until fully combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and milk until smooth and well blended.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredients. Whisk gently to combine. The batter will be lumpy, so avoid over-mixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate and the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Griddle: Lightly butter the griddle or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle, shaping into a circle. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook another 4 minutes on the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve your pumpkin pancakes warm with butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, nuts, or any toppings you love for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy.
- Resting the batter helps the pancakes rise better and improves texture.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little extra milk to loosen it.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend if desired.
- For dairy-free, replace milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American