Description
Fluffy pancakes swirled with rich cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze—these cinnamon roll pancakes bring the best of both worlds to your breakfast table!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
Prepare the Pancake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix!
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
- Let it cool slightly so it thickens for a better swirl.
Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter into the pan.
- When bubbles appear on the surface, pipe the cinnamon swirl in a spiral pattern onto the pancake.
- Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until creamy.
- Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
Assemble & Serve
- Stack the pancakes and drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze.
- Serve warm with extra cinnamon swirl or chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- For Extra Fluffiness: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- For Vegan Pancakes: Use plant-based milk, flax egg, and dairy-free butter.
- Make Ahead: Store pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For a Neat Swirl: Use a squeeze bottle instead of a piping bag for better control.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per 2 Pancakes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g