Sweet Cream Pancakes (Copycat Black Bear)

by | Oct 2, 2018 | Breakfast

a stack of pancakes topped with walnuts on a white plate with bananas and maple syrup in the background

I don’t know what it is about Black Bears pancakes that make them so much more delicious than most pancakes, at least I didn’t know until I did a little digging and and found out they are what they call “sweet cream” pancakes!  Have you ever tried sweet cream pancakes?  They are made with heavy cream which gives them a light, fluffy texture with golden edges that just melt in your mouth.  

I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a good pancake.  It’s perfect for a crowd as you can just get out a big griddle and set out all kinds of different toppings to make it fun.  These are my families favorite and we love sprinkling them with pecans, chopped bananas and pure maple syrup, or serving them with fresh raspberries and whipped cream.  You do you though!  The possibilities are endless!!

My daughter, Dee, was very skeptical that we could recreate such deliciousness at home, but we both felt like this recipe absolutely nails it.  Black Bear likes to make their pancakes as big as the huge plates they serve them on, but I actually prefer to make smaller ones.  I think they are much easier to cook and eat that way.


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk

 Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together.  
  2. In a smaller separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, heavy cream and milk together.  
  3. Using a wooden spoon, mix the wet ingredients in to the dry ingredients until just combined.  Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter in to a hot buttered skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.  (If you are using a griddle, set it to 325 degrees.)  
  5. Serve with butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, fruit or your favorite toppings!
a stack of pancakes on a white plate topped with butter syrup and raspberries with orange juice and syrup in the background
 
a stack of pancakes topped with walnuts on a white plate with bananas and maple syrup in the background

Sweet Cream Pancakes (Copycat Black Bear)

Source: donuts2crumpets
Sweet Cream Pancakes are made extra delicious with heavy cream which gives them a light fluffy texture. A copycat Black Bear pancake recipe!
Servings: 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
5 from 16 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together.
  • In a smaller separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, heavy cream and milk together.
  • Using a wooden spoon, mix the wet ingredients in to the dry ingredients until just combined. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter in to a hot buttered skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. (If you are using a griddle, set it to 325 degrees.)
  • Serve with butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, fruit or your favorite toppings!

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15 Comments

  1. Jake

    Love this Recipe! Found it after have the pancakes at Blackbear. I actually think these are much better!

    Reply
  2. *~Petra~*

    Thank you for visiting! I'm so glad you like them. 🙂 I like them better too!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      5 stars
      These are delicious! The new family favorite. Out of all of the pancake recipes I have tried. This is the only one that I have found. That has, had good flavor and texture. I did add a little more baking powder. I also use buttermilk instead of regular milk.

      Reply
      • donuts2crumpets

        I’m so glad you like them, that makes my day – and thank you for commenting and rating! 🙂

        Reply
  3. Kailolu Rae

    Oh my god !!! I’m been addicted to black bear diner pancakes for years ! And I made my own close to it VERRY close lol but ima definitely add the half n half

    Reply
  4. Genny

    Is this 2 teaspoons baking powder or 2 tablespoons baking powder?

    Reply
    • donuts2crumpets

      It’s 2 teaspoons!

      Reply
  5. Claudia

    Do you think this is also the recipe for their sweet cream waffle? That’s my favorite. I’m definitely going to give this a try

    Reply
    • donuts2crumpets

      I have never tried these as waffles, but if you try it waffle batter usually requires an additional egg and a couple Tbsp’s of oil. 🙂 Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  6. Michelle

    Would it be OK to use half & half instead of heavy cream? That’s what I have on hand.

    Reply
    • donuts2crumpets

      Yes, just use full half and half instead of half cream, half milk! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Caitlin

    5 stars
    Batter consistency is spot on. Added maple extract and they smell and taste amazing! Saving this recipe for later

    Reply
    • donuts2crumpets

      I’m so happy to hear this – thank you for commenting and rating! I LOVE the maple extract idea. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Laura Navarro

    Can you store the batter in the fridge?

    Reply
    • donuts2crumpets

      Yes, I just never leave it longer than 24 hours, and give it a good whisk before using it!

      Reply

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