Cinnamon Roll Pancake Casserole (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy pancakes layered with cinnamon sugar swirls, baked to golden perfection with creamy glaze topping.

# What You'll 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 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour pancake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, packed brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
07 - Transfer cinnamon mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped. Pipe swirls or zig-zags over the batter.
08 - Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter to create marbled effect.
09 - Bake for 28-32 minutes until 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 until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk as needed for desired consistency.
11 - Remove casserole from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes. Drizzle cream cheese glaze over warm casserole.
12 - Slice into portions and serve warm with desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines the comfort of pancakes with the decadence of cinnamon rolls in one easy-to-make dish
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without standing over the stove flipping individual pancakes
  • The cream cheese glaze adds a luxurious finish that melts into every warm, fluffy bite
  • Can be prepped ahead and baked fresh in the morning for stress-free entertaining
  • Beautiful presentation with gorgeous cinnamon swirls that look as impressive as they taste
02 -
  • Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too quickly into the pancake
  • Make the cream cheese glaze slightly thinner than you think—it will thicken as it sits and should be pourable for the best coverage
  • Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for a smoother batter that bakes more evenly
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave, though the texture is best when served fresh and warm
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