Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

4.94 from 15 votes

Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

These cinnamon roll pancakes feature a fluffy batter, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a decadent cream cheese glaze. These taste like a cinnamon roll in pancake form.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings Servings

Calories 594kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

1 Cup All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Buttermilk
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

For the Cinnamon Filling

4 Tablespoons Butter
⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
½ Tablespoon Cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

4 Tablespoons Butter Melted
2 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
¾ Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

For the Pancakes

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in oil, milk, and egg. Allow batter to sit for a few minutes.
Spray skillet or griddle with non stick cooking spray. Add about ½ cup of batter per pancake. Watch as bubbles form, and then swirl in cinnamon filling (see recipe below). Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

For the Cinnamon Filling

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Place into a plastic baggie, and snip off the corner.

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Drizzle over warm pancakes.

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Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

Baking Soda: Make sure your baking soda is fresh and in date. It tends to lose its potency after around 6-8 months even if the date is still okay.
Buttermilk: Use real buttermilk (not a homemade version) if possible.
Nonstick Cooking Spray: You can also fry in butter if you prefer, but I find it tends to burn quicker.

When to Flip Pancakes

Here is my method: After you put the pancake batter on the griddle or it in the skillet, it will start to bubble. Don't flip just yet!

Watch as the bubbles burst and new ones form. When most of the bubbles have burst and holes are left in their place it is time to flip the pancakes.

How to Make Pancakes Fluffy

Don't Over Mix: The batter will still be a little bit lumpy and that is okay! Do not try to get all the lumps out, which could overmix the batter.
Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit for 10-15 before you start cooking.

More Tips and Tricks

Use a Whisk: Mix with a whisk for best results.
Use an Ice Cream Scoop: Use an ice cream scoop to make pancakes that are uniform in size. This also helps them cook at the same rate.
Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping.
Wipe out the skillet between batches to avoid sticking and burning from the cinnamon sugar swirl.
Keep warm: Keep warm in a 250-degree oven while you cook the remaining batches.

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