Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee (regular or decaf), cold or at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar.
  • Add the buttermilk, coffee and 1/2 cup water.
  • Stir in the vegetable oil.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined dont worry if there are a few lumps.
  • Lightly grease a large saute pan or griddle with nonstick spray oil.
  • Heat the pan until hot and then spoon out 1/4 cup batter per pancake.
  • Cook the pancakes until the tops look dull and a few of the bubbles pop, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the pancakes over and cook for another minute or so.
  • Serve immediately or transfer the cooked pancakes to an ovenproof dish in a warm oven until the entire batch is finished.
  • Serve garnished with butter and syrup.