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November 5, 2020

Copycat Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

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Pumpkin Pancakes, just like the ones they serve at your favorite local pancake house. But now you can make them right at home with this recipe!

This pumpkin pancakes recipe was originally posted on Dine & Dish on 12/23/2008. I gave it new life with fresh photos on 11/5/2020. 


white plate and white background with a stack of pancakes

I seem to be out of words tonight, but luckily sometimes there are things that don’t need much of an introduction. This Copycat Pumpkin Pancakes recipe is an International House of Pancakes ® copycat recipe. You wouldn’t think that a couple of measly little tablespoons of pumpkin and cinnamon would change the flavor of a simple pancake that much, but these are absolutely divine. Fluffy, melt in your mouth, full of pumpkin flavor delicious!

white plate with tan cloth and a stack of 5 pumpkin pancakes with butter

IHOP is one of my favorite places to eat pumpkin pancakes…they certainly know how to do this awesome breakfast food well, don’t they? I guess that should be expected since they do have the word “pancakes” in their name! It’d be quite a shame if they struggled with making a decent pancake.

One of our favorite things to do as soon as it turns fall is to head to IHOP for our annual Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast. After that one initial time in the fall, we skip heading out to the restaurant and instead make this recipe instead. It tastes almost exactly like the pumpkin pancakes you find at IHOP, but you don’t have to leave your house or even change out of your pajamas. You can enjoy making this pumpkin pancake recipe right from the comfort of your own home, and they are much more affordable, I’ll add.

stack of pancakes on a white plate

Are you ready to crack open a can of pumpkin this season to make the most perfect fall breakfast? If you are and are a fan of pumpkin pancakes, definitely give this IHOP Copycat Recipe a try! We’ve been making this recipe since 2008 and it’s always the one we come back to time and time again. Enjoy!

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Copycat Pumpkin Pancakes

This copycat pumpkin pancake recipe delivers the same tender pancakes you'll find at your favorite pancake house in the fall!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4  cups buttermilk
  • 4  tablespoons butter melted
  • 3  tablespoons canned pumpkin
  • 1/4  cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4  teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4  cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2  teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2  teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4  teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4  teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with oil cooking spray.
  2. Combine eggs, buttermilk, butter, pumpkin, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to blend ingredients.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and blend with mixer until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter in 1/4 cup portions into the hot pan. Should form 5-inch circles.
  5. Flip the pancakes and cook other side for the same amount of time, until dark brown.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Recipezaar.com

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  1. kate says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    I like using plain or vanilla yogurt in pancakes too, to replace the buttermilk. We often buy Stonyfield Farms banilla yogurt and that is divine in pancakes and waffles!

    kates last blog post..National Date Nut Bread Day

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  2. holler says

    December 24, 2008 at 3:45 am

    I would never have thought of doing this! Thanks for the recipe Kristen and Merry Christmas!

    hollers last blog post..A Last Minute Dessert

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  3. patsyk says

    December 24, 2008 at 6:14 am

    Thanks for sharing the tip on the buttermilk substitute! I often buy a carton of it, only to end up tossing most of it before I can get it all used up!

    Have a Merry Christmas!

    patsyks last blog post..Stuffed Chicken in Phyllo

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  4. Lisa says

    December 24, 2008 at 8:51 am

    Pumpkin Pancakes sound deliciously festive. I have made them before, from a recipe in a pumpkin advertisement, and they were really delicious, one of my favorite pancakes in fact. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Lisas last blog post..Last Minute Gifts: Peanut Butter Fudge Cutouts

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  5. Alexa says

    December 24, 2008 at 10:37 am

    My kids made me pumpkin pancakes for my birthday… It was such a treat.
    Merry Christmas! Enjoy the holidays!

    Alexas last blog post..Snow and Stick-to-Your-Ribs Meals

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  6. Robin Sue says

    December 24, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Merry Christmas Kristen! May it be blessed!

    Robin Sues last blog post..Red Velvet Yule Logs: From Disaster To Delicious

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  7. Gera says

    December 24, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Hi Kristen!

    I adore pancakes yours look heavenly!!
    Very good idea the buttermilk substitute I’ll apply to other recipes! 😉

    Merry Christmas for you and Excellent Holidays!!

    Gera .:. sweetsfoods

    Geras last blog post..Turron Torrone Nougat – Tempting Confectioneries You Should Enjoy!

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  8. peabody says

    December 24, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Our local breakfast place makes them on Sundays only and I love them so maybe I should just make them! Thanks for the recipe.
    Happy Holidays!

    peabodys last blog post..Snow Days….

    Reply
  9. Megan says

    December 24, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    Yum, these look absolutely delicious. I haven’t had pumpkin pancakes yet but I might have to try these out for brunch this weekend 🙂 THanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    December 25, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Just dropping a quick note to say that I made these for Christmas breakfast this morning and we all loved them! Thanks for the recipe.

    Merry Christmas!

    Stephanies last blog post..The Economy Cookbook

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  11. Hélène says

    December 25, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Looks so good.

    Merry Christmas!

    Hélènes last blog post..Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Reply
  12. LyB says

    December 26, 2008 at 6:33 am

    I always use the same buttermilk substitute you do! Those pancakes do look very fluffy and delicious. Hope you had a great Christmas, Kristen! 🙂

    LyBs last blog post..Holiday Fun

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  13. Nicisme says

    December 27, 2008 at 2:44 am

    Delicious!
    Merry Christmas, hope you had a fantastic day!

    Reply
  14. grace says

    December 27, 2008 at 8:17 am

    …and the drooling commences. sometimes i like ihop, if only for the inspiration it provides. 🙂
    happy holidays!

    graces last blog post..i’ve been converted

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  15. HoneyB says

    December 27, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    I’m always looking for pancake recipes to try as I make them every weekend (that we are actually home!) for Grumpy! I will be trying this recipe.

    I do the same thing when a recipe calls for buttermilk, unless I actually have it in my house (which is rare!)

    HoneyBs last blog post..London Broil for Grumpy and my blogoversary!

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  16. RecipeGirl says

    December 28, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Mmmmm- wonderful. We had eggnog pancakes this AM! Love all variations of pancakes. Thanks for the mention of the pumpkin cake!

    RecipeGirls last blog post..Red Velvet Cheesecake

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  17. Cat says

    December 29, 2008 at 10:37 am

    Grr. I cannot make pancakes. I swear they are my worst enemy! I love pumpkin though… maybe I’ll give it another go!

    Cats last blog post..Merry Christmas!

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  18. Jude says

    December 30, 2008 at 3:38 am

    Copycat or not, I like how this sounds 🙂 Cinnamon and pumpkin pancakes? Mmm

    Judes last blog post..Chocolate Mint Bûche de Noël

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  19. Deborah says

    January 9, 2009 at 8:24 am

    We actually went to IHOP for my mom’s birthday and I got these pancakes, but they didn’t taste much like pumpkin. I bet the homemade version is better!!

    Deborahs last blog post..Cookbook Feature – Chicken and Cheese Enchilada Chowder

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  20. Cielo says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Now if you could only copy the recipe for the eggnog pancakes…mmmmm!

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  21. Susan says

    October 10, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Just made these for breakfast. Really delicious. And not too overly pumpkiny. This is coming from a girl who is not a big fan of pumpkin pie. I did halve the recipe since I was just cooking for 2, and it was still A LOT of pancakes. Better to have too many than too few though. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  22. Jeanette says

    September 3, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    It’s good!!

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  23. cathy says

    September 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I use cultured BUTTERMILK blend it’s for cooking and baking.
    It comes in a can & it takes 4tbs. to a cup of water

    Reply
  24. Sana says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:21 am

    I’m from the Netherlands and I will make thise pancakes tommorow. Which topping fits the best with these pancakes?

    Reply
  25. kara says

    October 4, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    These were awesome, I will add a little more cinnamon or pumpkin spice next time.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      October 4, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Oh good! So glad you liked them! Thanks for letting me know, Kara.

      Reply
  26. Tiff says

    December 14, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I love to make these into French toast. I just double the baking powder. They are soo yummy!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      December 15, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Oh great idea! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
      • Tiff says

        December 15, 2014 at 8:05 pm

        meant waffles not French toast. my bad. Though I’m not opposed to trying for that though

        Reply
        • Kristen says

          December 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

          Haha! I was kind of wondering – and now am totally dying to try the French Toast version!

          Reply

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