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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are made by combining pumpkin puree with a spiced batter, then cooking on a griddle until golden and fluffy. The final pancakes have a tender texture with crisp edges, infused with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, often served with butter and maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups: Provides Soft structure and body.
  • Ground cinnamon 2 tsp: Adds Warm aromatic spice flavor.
  • Ground nutmeg ½ tsp: Gives Subtle earthy sweetness.
  • Ground cloves ¼ tsp: Provides Deep spicy warmth.
  • Baking powder 1½ teaspoons: Helps pancakes rise higher and stay light despite the moisture from pumpkin.
  • Salt ½ tsp: Balances Overall sweetness and flavor.
  • Milk 1 ¼ cups: Creates Smooth pourable batter consistency.
  • Pumpkin puree ½ cup: Adds Moisture and seasonal richness.
  • Eggs 2 large: Bind Ingredients and add structure.
  • Sugar 2 tbsp: Provides Gentle sweetness.
  • Melted butter or vegetable oil 2 tbsp: Adds Tender richness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, and melted butter or oil.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir gently until just combined without overmixing.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  7. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil.
  8. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
  9. Cook until small bubbles appear and the edges look dry and slightly set before flipping.
  10. Flip carefully using a spatula.
  11. Cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.