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Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Spice Butter

Fluffy, spiced pumpkin pancakes served with homemade pumpkin spice butter, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk plus vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 0.75 cups Pumpkin puree A little under 1/2 a can.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar Packed.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted.
Pumpkin Spice Butter
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • to taste Honey or maple syrup For sweetening the butter.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Butter. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to sweeten. Mix until creamy and smooth. Set it aside in the refrigerator to firm up while you prepare the pancakes.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure that these dry ingredients are well combined for even flavor distribution in your pancakes.
  3. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and egg. Make sure the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. Fold in the melted butter.
  5. Step 5: Cook the Pancakes. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it. Pour about ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until edges bubble, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve with Pumpkin Spice Butter. Stack pancakes on a plate and serve warm with a dollop of pumpkin spice butter on top. Add a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the remaining batter.