hotcake with cinnamon apples and miso butter

last updated on October 29, 2026

I’m sorry but once you eat this fluffy hotcake with cinnamon apples and miso butter you will never think of breakfast the same. That may sound dramatic but it is just THAT GOOD. The hotcake is fluffy and has a buttery, crispy outside, then it’s topped with cooked cinnamon apples, and a smooth miso butter that adds the perfect savory balance. If that doesn’t convince you then I’m not sure what will.

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I have two favorite things about this hotcake: how fluffy it is and the buttery, crisp outer layer. Let’s first chat about the fluffiness. The egg whites provide a lot of fluff in this hotcake. We divide the yolks from the whites and then whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Just make sure you whip the whites until the peaks are stiff! If you under-mix the egg whites, that can make your hotcake less fluffy. Then, when you add the egg whites into the rest of the mixture, make sure to not over mix. An over mixed batter is not a happy batter!

Ok now for my second favorite part: the buttery, crisp outer layer (aka the star of the show!). Before you start mixing the batter together, you’ll set the oven to preheat with your cast iron skillet inside the oven! This step is really important. We want the cast iron to be really hot when the batter is poured in to create that beautifully golden brown crust. Also, you’ll add the butter just before you fold the egg whites in with the rest of the batter. This gives the butter time to melt, but it won’t be in there so long that it burns (like it would if you put it in with the pan at the beginning!). The butter combined with the heat of the pan creates the perfect crust that you will be craving every single day from now on.

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hotcake with cinnamon apples and miso butter

[category] Breakfast

[published] October 19, 2023

[PREP] 20 minutes mins

[COOK] 20 minutes mins

[TOTAL] 39 minutes mins

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Ingredients

hotcake

• 2 eggs separated
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• splash of vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter

cinnamon apples

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 apple cubed
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

miso butter

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp miso paste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place a cast iron skillet in the oven as it pre-heats (any cast iron skillet 8-10 inches wide will work).
2. Divide egg yolks and egg whites. Add egg yolks, ricotta, milk, and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. To the same bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip until stiff peaks form (this can also be done with a hand mixer).
4. Open the oven and add the butter to the cast iron skillet so it can melt while you finish the batter.
5. Add the whipped egg whites to the mixture and gently fold everything together.
6. Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Swirl the pan to make sure the melted butter is covering most of the cast iron so the hotcake won’t stick to the pan. Pour the batter into the cast iron skillet and transfer back to the oven.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
8. While the hotcake bakes, add 1 tbsp of butter to a pan over medium heat. Peel and cut the apple into small cubes. Add the apple and cinnamon to the pan. Stir until the cinnamon is well distributed. Add a splash of water, place a lid on the pot, and let it cook for 5 minutes, while the apples cook. Cook until the water is evaporated and the apples are cooked through.
9. You can also make the miso butter while the hotcake cooks. Add the softened butter and miso paste to a bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip until the butter and miso are fully combined.
10. When the hotcake is done baking, place a large plate upside down on top of the cast iron skillet. Carefully flip the cast iron skillet over, while keeping the plate held to the skillet. Once its flipped, slowly lift up the cast iron skillet, leaving the hotcake on the plate.
11. Top the hotcake with the cooked cinnamon apples and a scoop of miso butter. Add some maple syrup and enjoy!