Copycat Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread

 Everyone who has tasted this Copycat Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread can’t believe how close to the original it is. Bake one of these delicious breads and enjoy every bite!

The first time I had Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread, it was at a friends house who invited

my family for brunch.

It was so delicious with a moist yet dense cake and the most delicious cinnamon sugar, crunchy topping.

Being a huge Trader Joe’s fan, who regularly shops there, I knew right there this was one recipe I had to duplicate.

After two tries, this version was the winner.

My husband and son loved this version and said the same thing I did that it really tasted just like the one they had at my friends house that she bought from Trader Joe’s.

This recipe is simple with basic pantry ingredients.

As described on their label, it’s a twist between a stack of buttermilk pancakes baked into a sweet, moist loaf cake. It is! Really!

That’s what this tastes like. It’s now become our favorite loaf cake.

If you like the taste of cinnamon, you will surely love the cinnamon crumb topping.

To jazz things up a bit, serve while still warm and scoop some vanilla ice cream on top for a more decadent dessert. But, our favorite is slathered with butter for breakfast or brunch. Hey, anyway is the right way with this wonderful, sweet bread.

Copycat Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread

Yields: 8 to 10 slices

What are the simple, everyday ingredients that make up this delicious pancake bread?

Here are the simple everyday ingredients

• all purpose flour
•  baking soda, make sure the baking soda is fresh, this is very important for all baked goods. Always check the date.
•  baking powder, same goes for the baking powder
•  fine sea or  kosher salt
•  unsalted butter, softened
•  granulated sugar
•  ground cinnamon
•  large or extra large eggs
• pure maple syrup (This is the brand I use most often, it’s reasonably priced compared to other brands and tastes wonderful)
•  sour cream, no substitutions for this recipe, low fat, no fat, or yogurt will not work for this recipe
•  pure vanilla extract

What’s In The Cinnamon Sugar Topping? 

There are only three ingredients that make a delicious topping

•  granulated sugar
•  all purpose flour
•  ground cinnamon

This is the most common question I get asked about this recipe. 

Is this recipe easy to make? Answer, a very easy recipe for sure.

Here are the simple and easy directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 5 glass loaf pan with cooking or baking spray. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
4. Using a handheld or stand mixer,(This is my favorite handheld mixer that I use all the time!) beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
5. Beat in eggs, One at a time until combined.
6. Gradually add in the maple syrup, sour cream and vanilla and mix until combined.
7. Now, gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined and smooth.
8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
9. Sprinkle topping ingredients on top of the batter.
10. Bake for for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with dry crumbs.
11. Cool in pan on wire rack for about 25 minutes, loosen around edges with butter knife. Flip over onto cooling rack. Let cool another 15 minutes. Slice up and take a big yummy bite!

Enjoy the deliciousness!

 

Before leaving, check out these delicious copycat recipes! 

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Copycat Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

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Copycat Trader Joe's Pancake Bread

 Everyone who has tasted this copycat version can’t believe how close to the original it is. Bake one of these delicious breads and enjoy every bite!

Course bread, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pancake bread, Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's Pancake Bread

Servings 8 slices

Author Pam

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fine sea or kosher salt
• 1/2 cup or 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup sour cream, no substitutions for this recipe
• 1 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

for cinnamon sugar topping

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp all purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 5 glass loaf pan with cooking or baking spray. Set aside.

   2.In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients and set aside.

   3.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.

   4.Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

   5.Beat in eggs, One at a time until combined.

   6.Gradually add in the maple syrup, sour cream and vanilla and mix until combined.

   7.Now, gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined and smooth.

   8.Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

   9.Sprinkle topping ingredients on top of the batter.

   10.Bake for for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with dry crumbs.

   11.Cool in pan on wire rack for about 25 minutes, loosen around edges with butter knife. Flip over onto cooling rack. Let cool another 15 minutes. Slice up and take a big yummy bite and enjoy!

Oh so yummy!

 

 

 

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