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These Sweet Mexican Pancakes, or hotcakes, are soft, fluffy, and slightly thicker than traditional pancakes—infused with vanilla and cinnamon, and served with classic toppings like cajeta, sweetened condensed milk, or fresh fruit. Perfect for breakfast or a dessert-style brunch, these Mexican pancakes are comforting, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes (serves 4)
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for the pan)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  5. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges look set.
  6. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve warm with toppings like cajeta, sweetened condensed milk, or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For variety, fold in sliced bananas, blueberries, or chocolate chips.
  • Swap vanilla extract for almond extract for a different flavor.
  • For a dessert-style version, top with ice cream and drizzle with caramel or cajeta.
  • Cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top adds a traditional Mexican touch.

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