Pumpkin pancakes are a sweet treat that is easy to make. These pancakes have gained popularity on South African tables, often served with home-cooked meals or as a warm dessert.
Known as pampoenkoekies, they are simple to prepare and do not require a large number of ingredients or complex steps. The key is achieving the correct consistency of the pumpkin mixture so that the pancakes hold their shape in the pan and develop slightly browned edges. This recipe maintains simplicity by finishing the process by dusting the pancakes with cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
Simple Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 500g steamed and cooled pumpkin
- 2 beaten eggs
- 120g cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Butter for frying
- Cinnamon sugar for coating
Instructions
- Mash the cooled, steamed pumpkin.
- Add the beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until all components are combined.
- Heat a little butter and vegetable oil in a frying pan.
- As soon as the mixture starts sizzling, spoon the batter into the pan, leaving enough space between them.
- Fry until lightly browned on one side, then flip and cook the second side.
- Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.