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–+ servings

Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Bowl (2)
  • 10-inch Nonstick Frying Pan

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • unsalted butter or neutral oil, for cooking pancakes

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined (the batter will be thick and slightly lumpy).
  • Rest pancake batter for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat without oil. If using cast iron, brush with butter or neutral oil before each batch.
  • Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan for each pancake, leaving about an inch between each. Use the back of the measuring cup to spread each one into a 4- to 5-inch round. Depending on your skillet size, you can cook 2-3 pancakes at a time.
  • Flip the pancakes when the edges look dry and the bubbles on top start to pop, in about 2-3 minutes. Brown the other side for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven at about 160℉. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or your favorite pancake toppings.

Notes

1. Pumpkin puree: Use plain canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
2. Buttermilk substitute: Stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into a measuring cup, then add regular milk up to the 1-cup line. Let it sit for 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Premade pumpkin pie spice: Swap 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in for the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
4. Cast iron: The pancakes work in cast iron, but they'll brown a little darker than in nonstick. Be sure to oil the pan between each batch.
5. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the pancakes and does not include additional butter, whipped cream,  syrup, or other toppings.  It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions. It will also vary depending on the size of each pancake.
6. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.