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Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are made by mixing a moist pumpkin batter with flour, eggs, and spices, then cooking the batter on a griddle until golden brown. The final pancakes have a fluffy, tender texture with a subtle orange hue and a warm, spiced aroma, perfect for autumn mornings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup milk
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Griddle or non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  4. Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
  5. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip the pancakes carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and keep warm while you repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Serve the pumpkin pancakes warm, topped with syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite fall toppings.