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Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade Maple Cream Topping

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These gingerbread pancakes with maple cream topping bring warm holiday spices and a luscious, tangy sweetness perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches. The recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk, whole or 2% (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the maple cream topping:
  • 4 ounces (114g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add milk, melted butter, and molasses; whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Adjust heat as needed.
  6. While pancakes cook, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until creamy. Add milk or cream gradually to reach desired drizzle consistency.
  7. Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle generously with maple cream topping, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Preheat skillet properly to avoid burning or undercooking. Add a splash of milk if batter thickens while cooking. Fresh spices improve flavor. Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight but may lose some rise.

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Keywords: gingerbread pancakes, maple cream topping, holiday breakfast, festive pancakes, easy pancake recipe, ginger spice pancakes

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