Ingredients:
For the Pancakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated apples (about 2 medium apples)
Butter or oil for cooking
For the Apple Soufflé Topping:
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup water
For Serving:
Maple syrup
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Apple Soufflé Topping
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
Add water to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Pancake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Gently fold in the grated apples into the pancake batter.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
Preheat a griddle or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and grease it with a small amount of butter or oil.
Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
4. Assemble the Apple Soufflé Pancakes:
Place a stack of pancakes on a serving plate.
Spoon the prepared Apple Soufflé Topping over the pancakes.
5. Serve:
Drizzle with maple syrup, add a whipped cream dollop, and drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.
Enjoy your delicious stack of fluffy Apple Soufflé Pancakes with chocolate sauce and all the sweet toppings!
