Skip to content
These Sweet Mexican Pancakes sound like a delicious twist on traditional pancakes—fluffy, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert! Here’s a refined version of your recipe with extra tips for authenticity and flavor.
🥞 Sweet Mexican Pancakes (Hotcakes Dulces)
A fluffy, slightly sweet pancake inspired by Mexican “hotcakes,” often served with cajeta (goat’s milk caramel), honey, or fresh fruit.
📝 Ingredients:
-
2 cups all-purpose flour
-
2 tsp baking powder (for fluffiness)
-
¼ tsp salt
-
½ cup sugar (or ¼ cup sugar + 2 tbsp piloncillo for a deeper, caramel-like sweetness)
-
1 large egg
-
¾ cup milk (or ½ cup milk + ¼ cup evaporated milk for richness)
-
2 tbsp melted butter (or 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp vegetable oil)
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
Optional Spices: ½ tsp cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg
👩🍳 Instructions:
-
Mix Dry Ingredients:
-
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and spices (if using).
-
-
Combine Wet Ingredients:
-
In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
-
-
Make the Batter:
-
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (small lumps are okay—overmixing makes tough pancakes).
-
-
Cook:
-
Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
-
Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (~2-3 mins), then flip and cook until golden (~1-2 mins).
-
-
Serve Warm:
-
Drizzle with cajeta, honey, or maple syrup, and top with sliced bananas, strawberries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
-
💡 Tips for Authentic Mexican Flair:
-
Piloncillo Syrup: Dissolve ½ cup grated piloncillo (Mexican unrefined sugar) in ¼ cup water + 1 cinnamon stick, simmer until thickened.
-
Cajeta: Swap syrup for store-bought or homemade goat’s milk caramel (classic in Mexico!).
-
Fluffy Secret: Let the batter rest 5-10 mins before cooking for extra-light pancakes.
-
Savory-Sweet Twist: Add 1/3 cup corn kernels (like Mexican hotcakes de elote).
Why This Works:
-
The sugar caramelizes slightly while cooking, giving edges a delicate crispness.
-
Evaporated milk (if used) adds richness without heaviness.
Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or merienda (afternoon snack)! Want a chocolate or churro-inspired version? 😊
