Fruitcake Pancake

Fruitcake Baked Pancake (great for Christmas brunch!)

The syrup, enriched with spices and a hint of fruit juice or optional alcohol, complements the pancake perfectly, bringing the essence of a fruitcake to a breakfast setting.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked pancake, brunch, christmas, dried fruit, fruitcake, Oven Pancake, Pancake
Servings: 0

Equipment

iron skillet
Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 1/4 cup brown coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup melted ghee plus extra for skillet
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits raisins, currants, chopped dates, and candied orange peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans

For the Fruitcake-Inspired Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple juice or orange juice or brandy/rum, optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Pancake Batter:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the mixed dried fruits and nuts.

Cook the Pancake:

  • Preheat your iron skillet over medium heat and brush with a little butter.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the edges look set and bubbles form on the surface.
  • Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

Make the Fruitcake-Inspired Syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, apple juice or orange juice (or brandy/rum if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Warm over low heat until heated through.

Serve:

  • Once the pancake is cooked, remove it from the skillet and slice it into wedges.
  • Serve the pancake slices warm, drizzled with the fruitcake-inspired syrup.

Garnish (Optional):

  • Garnish with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added presentation.
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06/10/2024 09:01 am GMT

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