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Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe with Easy Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle

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These fluffy gingerbread pancakes are warmly spiced and topped with a silky maple cream cheese drizzle, perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches. The recipe balances nostalgic gingerbread flavors with a light, airy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) molasses
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle:
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and light brown sugar until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract until uniform and shiny.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined; a few lumps are okay. If batter is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk to loosen.
  4. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Using a ¼ cup (60 ml) measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden and fluffy. Avoid pressing down on the pancakes.
  7. While pancakes cook, beat together cream cheese, maple syrup, milk, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for consistency if needed.
  8. Stack pancakes and generously drizzle the maple cream cheese topping over them. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or crystallized ginger pieces.

Notes

Measure flour properly by fluffing before spooning to avoid dense pancakes. Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes tender. Use medium heat for cooking to avoid burning or undercooking. Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven if needed. Softened cream cheese is essential for smooth drizzle. Batter can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; stir gently and add milk if thickened.

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Keywords: gingerbread pancakes, maple cream cheese drizzle, holiday breakfast, fluffy pancakes, spiced pancakes, easy brunch recipe

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