Description
Delight in these warm, spiced gingerbread pancakes, perfectly fluffy and infused with classic holiday flavors like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, molasses, and brown sugar. This easy-to-make breakfast recipe combines aromatic spices with a tender batter, ideal for cozy mornings or festive occasions.
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
- 2 Tbsp Molasses
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- ½ Stick (¼ Cup, 65g) Melted Butter + more for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together 1½ cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of salt. Whisk briefly to combine and ensure even distribution of spices.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, ¾ cup milk, 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla essence until smooth and well mixed.
- Incorporate Butter: Slowly drizzle in ½ stick (¼ cup) melted butter into the wet mixture while continuously whisking. This step helps create a smooth, cohesive batter with rich flavor and moisture.
- Combine & Rest Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Gently mix using a whisk or spatula until just combined; some lumps are okay. Cover the batter and let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate and the batter to thicken slightly.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, flipping once bubbles appear on the surface and edges are set. Cook in batches until all batter is used.
- Serve: Serve pancakes immediately while warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy; lumps are normal.
- Letting the batter rest allows the baking powder to work and improves texture.
- Use fresh spices for the best aromatic flavor.
- Adjust cooking heat as necessary to prevent burning and ensure pancakes cook evenly.
- Molasses gives a rich deep sweetness; you can substitute with dark corn syrup if needed but flavor will vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gingerbread pancakes, holiday pancakes, spiced pancakes, breakfast recipe, molasses pancakes
