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Cinnamon roll pancakes served with glaze and a side of syrup showing the cinnamon swirl detail

Fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Pancakes

5 from 1 vote
These Cinnamon Roll Buttermilk Pancakes bring together everything you love about a classic cinnamon roll! Soft, fluffy pancakes made with AE Dairy buttermilk, which helps keep them light and tender, are layered with a buttery cinnamon swirl and finished with a sweet glaze.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp Canola oil
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups AE Dairy Lowfat Buttermilk
  • Butter, softened for cooking pancakes

For the cinnamon swirl:

  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/3 cup Cream or milk

For the glaze:

  • 3/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Heavy cream or milk, use more as needed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
    1 3/4 cups All purpose flour, 2 tsp Baking powder, 1/2 tsp Baking soda, 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp Salt
  • In a separate bowl combine oil, sugar, vanilla, egg, and AE dairy lowfat buttermilk, whisk to combine. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mix until the mixture is combined but slightly lumpy.
    1 whole Egg, 1 tbsp Vanilla extract, 3 tbsp Canola oil, 1 1/2 cups AE Dairy Lowfat Buttermilk , 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • For the cinnamon swirl combine brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream together in a mixing bowl. Whish until lumps are gone and the mixture is smooth. If desired, pour into a squeezy bottle for easy pouring, this is optional but can make the process cleaner!
    1 cup Brown sugar , 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 2 tbsp Cinnamon, 1/3 cup Cream
  • For the glaze combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream in a mixing bowl. Start with less cream and add more until desired consistency is reached. Whisk until smooth, set aside.
    3/4 cup Powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp Heavy cream, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat, add in some softened butter and let melt. Once warm scoop 1/3 cup of batter into the pan and form into a circle top with a swirl of the cinnamon sugar mixture, I use about 1-2 teaspoons per pancake. Let cook 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown, flipping when small bubble appear on the top and the pancake releases from the pan. Repeat with remaining batter.
    Butter, softened
  • Serve pancakes warm with extra cinnamon swirl and a drizzle of the powdered sugar glaze!

Notes

Notes & Tips

  • Don’t overmix the batter: A few lumps are totally fine and help keep the pancakes soft and fluffy. Overmixing can make them dense.
  • Keep the heat moderate: Cook on medium to medium-low heat so the cinnamon swirl doesn’t burn before the pancakes are fully cooked.
  • Go light on the swirl: Too much filling can make the pancakes messy and harder to flip. A light swirl gives you that flavor without overpowering.
  • Use good buttermilk: This helps give the pancakes their light, fluffy texture and slight tang. I always goes with AE Dairy lowfat buttermilk.
  • Adjust consistency if needed: If your batter feels too thick, add a splash of buttermilk to loosen it slightly.
  • Reheating tip: Warm leftovers in the microwave or a skillet. If they seem dry, a quick drizzle of syrup or a little butter brings them right back.
  • Make it your own: Skip the glaze and serve with maple syrup, or do both for a more indulgent option!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 707kcalCarbohydrates: 137gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 67gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 4mg
Author: Rachel Walker
Calories: 707kcal
Cost: $
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: AE Dairy, Buttermilk Pancakes, Cinnamon Roll, cinnamon swirl, Pancakes