Cinnamon Roll Pancake Casserole (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy glaze for a warm, rich start.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
05 - Pour pancake batter evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, packed brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
07 - Transfer cinnamon mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner cut off. Pipe swirls or zig-zag patterns over the pancake batter.
08 - Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the piped cinnamon mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
09 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
10 - While baking, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk as needed for desired consistency.
11 - Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze over the warm casserole.
12 - Slice into portions and serve warm from the baking dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines two breakfast favorites into one incredible dish
  • Perfect for serving a crowd without flipping individual pancakes
  • Beautiful swirled presentation that looks as good as it tastes
  • Can be prepped the night before for easy morning baking
  • The cream cheese glaze adds bakery-style decadence
02 -
  • Don't skip greasing the pan well—the sugar in the swirl can stick
  • Use a toothpick to check doneness in the center, not just the edges
  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before glazing so it sets properly
  • Warm any leftover glaze slightly before drizzling over reheated portions
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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