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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. The ultimate weekend breakfast treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Filling
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag or Ziploc bag

Method
 

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Transfer to a small zip-top bag and snip off a tiny corner. Set aside.
  2. Make the glaze: Whisk butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until a pourable consistency is reached.
  3. Make the batter: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and grease lightly. Pour 1/2 cup batter onto skillet.
  6. Immediately pipe the cinnamon filling in a spiral starting from the center of the pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles form (2-3 mins). Flip carefully and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side. Wipe pan clean between batches.
  8. Serve warm topped with cream cheese glaze.

Notes

Ensure the pan is not too hot, or the sugar will burn before the pancake cooks through.