Cinnamon Roll Pancake Casserole (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes baked with cinnamon sugar and topped with smooth cream cheese glaze.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

13 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tender pancake texture.
05 - Pour pancake batter evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading to the corners.
06 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, packed brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
07 - Transfer cinnamon mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner snipped. Pipe swirls or zig-zag patterns over the pancake batter.
08 - Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating marble-like patterns.
09 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - While casserole bakes, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency.
11 - Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Drizzle cream cheese glaze evenly over the warm casserole.
12 - Slice into portions and serve warm, optionally topped with fresh berries or chopped pecans.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd—one pan serves eight generously
  • Combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of a baked casserole
  • Can be prepped the night before for stress-free morning entertaining
  • Gorgeous presentation with beautiful cinnamon swirls throughout
  • That cream cheese glaze takes it from delicious to absolutely decadent
02 -
  • Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better incorporation and a fluffier texture
  • A piping bag makes creating even swirls easier, but a zip-top bag works perfectly too
  • Don't skip the cooling time before glazing—it prevents the glaze from melting away completely
  • For the smoothest glaze, make sure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened
  • Adjust glaze consistency by adding milk gradually until you reach your preferred thickness
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