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Fluffy Gingerbread Buttermilk Pancakes (Warm Spiced)

Light-as-air golden gingerbread pancakes infused with dark molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Topped with whipped vanilla butter & warm maple syrup!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (approx. 10-12 pancakes)
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 3/4 cups cultured buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup dark unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large large eggs (room temperature)
  • 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (warmed, for serving)
  • 4 tbsp salted butter (softened, for whipped butter)
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, dark molasses, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; leave small lumps. Let batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Preheat a cast iron skillet or electric griddle to medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and lightly brush with melted butter.
  5. Pour 1/3 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and pop on the surface and edges look set.
  6. Gently flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden-brown and puffed. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. In a small bowl, whip softened butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of cinnamon until creamy.
  8. Stack hot pancakes, crown with whipped vanilla butter, drizzle with warm pure maple syrup, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.2mg

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