A fluffy, cinnamon-sugar twist on a classic
This Spanish Churro Pancake takes everything you love about warm, crispy churros and transforms it into a soft, fluffy pancake that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sweet weekend treats. With hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and buttery sweetness, each bite delivers that signature churro flavor—without the deep frying. It’s quick to make, beginner-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings when you want something fun and comforting on the table fast. A final dusting of cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce make this a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will devour. 🇪🇸✨
⏱️ Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
📝 Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Churro Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Optional Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Nonstick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Pastry brush (for butter topping)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—some small lumps are okay.
- Heat Pan: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or spray.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more. 🥞
- Make Churro Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush cooked pancakes with melted butter and dip or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. ✨
- Chocolate Drizzle (optional): Melt chocolate chips and cream in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle with chocolate, and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra fluffy: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- For crisp edges: Add a little extra butter to the pan between pancakes.
- Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze pancakes with parchment between layers.
- Fun twist: Add a pinch of nutmeg or swap vanilla for almond extract.