Classic Pancake Recipe

The classic pancake recipe is classic for a few reasons. Among those reasons is the fact that it is easy to make and has a mild enough flavor that most people won't find anything to dislike about it; however, every now and then you may want to try to brighten those mild flavors up with some spices. Here is a look at some of the best pancake spices.

Gingerbread Spice
Gingerbread's distinctive flavor certainly revolves around the spice in its name, but there is much more going on in this spice blend than just ginger. To get the right flavor profile for gingerbread, you will need a selection of spices that range from sweet and warm to spicy and savory. Along with ginger, the list includes cinnamon and allspice as well as black pepper. This blend can transform your pancakes into something that is at once familiar and unusual.

Pumpkin Pie Spice
Its overall flavor profile relies heavily on clove and it could be said that all the other spices operate as background notes. Among the more prominent non-clove spices are cinnamon and nutmeg. The clove brings its peppery and camphor-heavy bitterness but is sweetened by the cinnamon and nutmeg. This spice blend can transform pancakes into a warm, sweetly aromatic treat that is good at any time of year but that is especially enjoyable in the fall. If you want to make your recipe even more seasonal, you can try adding a little pumpkin pie filling to the