Description

Cappuccino Pancakes combine the rich, aromatic flavors of coffee with the fluffy, tender texture of homemade pancakes. Perfect for cozy mornings or special brunches, this recipe is quick, easy, and customizable, delivering a warm and energizing start to your day with a delightful coffee twist.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
3 tablespoons melted butter (or vegan butter/coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, instant espresso powder, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures the coffee flavor blends nicely throughout your batter.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Make sure the butter is just warm enough to mix smoothly but not hot enough to scramble the egg.
Stir Wet and Dry Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay and help keep pancakes fluffy.
Preheat Skillet and Cook: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/4 cup scoops of batter onto the hot surface. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm while you finish the rest.

Notes

Use fresh espresso powder for the best coffee flavor.
Don’t overmix batter to preserve air bubbles and achieve fluffiness.
Cook over medium heat to prevent burning and ensure pancakes cook through.
Let batter rest for 5 minutes to improve texture and flavor absorption.
Keep pancakes warm in a low oven (around 200°F) until serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 210
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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