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Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe with Easy Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle

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Warm, fluffy gingerbread pancakes infused with spices and topped with a luscious maple cream cheese drizzle, perfect for cozy breakfasts or holiday mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (whole or 2%) for drizzle thinning

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and brown sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, molasses, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; add a splash of milk if batter is too thick.
  4. Preheat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Adjust heat as needed.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack to keep from getting soggy while cooking the rest.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with maple syrup until smooth. Add milk to thin to a drizzle consistency and whisk until glossy.
  9. Stack pancakes and generously drizzle the maple cream cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Let the batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Whip cream cheese drizzle for a smooth, glossy finish. Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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