Cardamom and Cloudberry Jam Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes infused with warm cardamom spice, served with sweet and tangy cloudberry jam for a traditional Nordic breakfast. This Mediterranean-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cloudberry jam
- 1 tbsp butter for cooking
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 3/4 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are fine — do not overmix.
- Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Step 5: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Step 6: Stack the pancakes on plates and serve topped with 1/3 cup cloudberry jam for a uniquely sweet and tart Nordic flavor.








