Get ready to bake and brunch with my collection of recipes that make the most of buttermilk’s unmistakable flavors. This collection of Buttermilk Recipes will have you coming back for new recipes to try over and over again!

We have classic cakes like red velvet and yellow cake with chocolate frosting, and fun twists like funfetti pancakes and blackberry beet waffles! There’s something here for everyone, and I think you’ll find a new favorite in this list.

There are cozy favorites like pumpkin pancakes and chocolate chip pancakes, as well as more decadent treats like raspberry lemon sweet roll cake and chocolate peanut butter cupcakes. If you’re planning a weekend breakfast or a celebration dessert, these recipes are the perfect way to use up that buttermilk in the fridge!

26 Delicious Recipes Using Buttermilk

Cakes & Cupcakes

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Raspberry Lemon Sweet Roll Cake with Buttermilk Glaze | Baking a Moment

Raspberry Lemon Sweet Roll Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

This sweet roll cake is a little like a bread, a little like a danish, and loaded with lots of juicy fresh raspberries and lemon sugar. Drizzled with tangy buttermilk glaze, this quick and easy recipe will surely become a breakfast/brunch favorite!
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Yellow cake recipe, baked in 3 layers, frosted with chocolate buttercream, and served on a pale green plate.

Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Moist & buttery yellow cake recipe from scratch! A true classic with chocolate buttercream, this easy recipe is made from basic pantry staples.
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red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

These red velvet cupcakes are incredibly fluffy, moist, and feature a vibrant red color. A subtle hint of cocoa and topped with a tangy, cream cheese frosting. The perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day!
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Closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

These chocolate peanut butter cupcakes are soft, decadent, and bursting with flavor!
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Best Marble Cake Recipe

Marble Cake

Even better than from the bakery! This moist, buttery marble cake is made completely from scratch with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Pancakes & Waffles

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Toasted Pecan Pancakes with Brown Butter Bourbon Peach Syrup | Baking a Moment

Toasted Pecan Pancakes with Brown Butter Bourbon Peach Syrup

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are studded with crunchy toasted pecans, drizzled with a sweet brown butter bourbon peach syrup, and topped with creamy honey vanilla Greek yogurt.
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Blackberry Beet Ombre Waffles- so pretty for Mother's Day brunch!

Blackberry Beet Ombre Waffles

Fluffy buttermilk waffles are combined with roasted beet and sweet, juicy blackberries for a gorgeous and naturally colorful ombre pink effect.  Mom will be thrilled when you serve her this special breakfast this Mother’s Day!
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A stack of funfetti pancakes on a pink glass plate.

Funfetti Pancakes

Make your day extra-special by starting it with funfetti pancakes! Soft & pillowy vanilla-almond scented pancakes with rainbow sprinkles!
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Chocolate chip pancakes with butter and syrup on a white plate.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These chocolate chip pancakes are so soft and fluffy! They'll rise sky-high, with lots of melty chocolate chips in every delicious bite.
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Pumpkin pancakes stacked on a vintage plate with butter and syrup.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

These fluffy pumpkin pancakes make such a fun & cozy fall breakfast! Easy to make and infused with all the best warm spices.
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Savory

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Homemade blue cheese dressing recipe, prepared and presented in a glass dish with sliced scallions on top.

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Easy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe: Great for salads, wings, burgers, & more. Creamy, thick, & loaded with big hunks of sharp blue cheese.
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Chicken and waffles, prepared and presented on gold-rimmed plates.

Chicken and Waffles

Our made-from-scratch Chicken and Waffles recipe is the perfect way to treat your family to some classic soul-food right in the comfort of your own home.
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Desserts

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Chocolate Dipped Blackberry Buttermilk Popsicles

Blackberry Buttermilk Popsicles

Blackberry compote and sweet buttermilk swirl together to form a refreshing frozen summer treat! A quick dip in homemade chocolate magic shell gives a deep, rich contrast to these fruity popsicles.
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Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta: sweet, summery, and so simple to make!

Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta

An easy-to-make, no-bake dessert that’s as pretty to look at is it is delicious to eat: Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta! Whip up this refreshing dessert in just minutes, and enjoy seasonal strawberries at the peak of their season.

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I made these red velvet cheesecake bars for the 4th of July and they were a big hit! The bottom layer had such a great cocoa/buttermilk flavor, and the cheesecake was so creamy!

Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars

Layers of red velvet brownie, vanilla cheesecake, and fresh blueberries make up this festive patriotic dessert! These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are perfect for your Fourth of July party!
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Slice of red velvet cheesecake with Oreo crust, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Your loved ones will adore this gorgeous red velvet cheesecake! With a crunchy Oreo crust & a creamy filling infused with cocoa and buttermilk. YUM!
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Breads

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Making these for my holiday party- Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Rugelach. So good with a glass of wine!

Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Rugelach

These sweet and savory rugelach make a great cocktail party appetizer! The pastry is infused with a mild and creamy buttermilk blue Cheese, and it's beautifully balanced with a seasonal pear filling and crunchy walnut topping.
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Best Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Old-fashioned sweet potato biscuits! Fluffy, light, and so easy to make. A perfect addition to your fall menu. Made the southern way, with tangy buttermilk!
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Tall, fluffy buttermilk biscuits just like your Southern Grandma made! Only 3 simple ingredients!

Buttermilk Biscuits

Learn the secrets of making southern-style buttermilk biscuits that bake up tall, fluffy, and light as a cloud. Homemade bread in 20 minutes or less!
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Irish soda bread, sliced and served on a wooden board.

Irish Soda Bread

Searching for the best Irish soda bread recipe? Look no further! This authentic recipe comes straight from Ireland. So easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
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Overhead image of angel biscuits baked in a round pan.

Angel Biscuits

This easy angel biscuits recipe is like nothing else! Made with a combination of yeast & baking powder, they come out impossibly fluffy!
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Irish brown bread sliced and presented on newspaper.

Irish Brown Bread

This easy Irish brown bread recipe puts a hearty, nutty homemade loaf on your table in no time! Authentic recipe, straight from Connemara.
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  • Nicole Johnson launched the site OrWhateverYouDo.com in 2010 as a platform to share her favorite recipes with friends and family. It quickly morphed into a passion and thriving business that she and her husband work on full-time, more than 15 years later. You can find family-friendly recipes for the grill, griddle, and all cooking methods.

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