German Pancakes was one of my favorite breakfasts growing up, and I've loved watching it become one of my kids' favorite breakfasts now. They love how the german pancakes puff up in the pan while they cook in the oven.
Top them with powdered sugar and syrup and they're to die for!
If these are new to you (as they were to my husband, Jeff), make them! Make them NOW! You wont regret it. 🙂
What are German Pancakes?
German pancakes, often called Dutch Baby pancakes are baked pancakes made from eggs, milk, flour and vanilla. The pancakes are baked in a metal or cast iron pan, puff up in the oven and then fall as they cool.
How to make German Pancakes:
- Add 5 tablespoons of butter to a 9×13 inch baking and place it in your preheating oven to melt.
- Meanwhile, add the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla to a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Pour batter into the baking dish, over the melted butter.
3. Bake until the edges are golden brown and puffy, about 22-27 minutes.
4. Serve warm, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and syrup.
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Recipe
German Pancakes
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 5 Tablespoons butter (70 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- As oven preheats, put the butter in an un-greased 9x13-in. metal baking dish and place in oven, just until melted.
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish, over melted butter.
- Bake, for 22-27 minutes or until edges are golden brown and puffy.
- To serve, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and syrup.
Notes
Nutrition
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
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Oh my goodness!!! I have never had or made German pancakes. I had never even heard of them, but I’m so glad I did. These were absolutely delicious. My family of 3 ate the whole pan of them. They turned out beautiful. Your recipe was so easy and clear. Thank you so much!!
My Husband And I Love Pancakes And Your German Pancakes Recipe Is Absolutely Delicious! Plus, Super Simple! We Have Made This Dozens Of Times!! Just Live It!! Thank You So Much!
Apart from the vanilla and butter, that’s a Yorkshire Pudding.
43 yr old german tells you that this is not a german pancake.
Please educate us
Can I make the batter for the German pancakes the day before I want to bake the batter? If yes, how do I store the batter until I am ready to cook the batter?
Yes you can! Just keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and give it a whisk before you pour it into your hot pan. Enjoy!
Can I add some cinnamon to the recipe?
Yes you can add cinnamon to the batter if you’d like!
Can I use a glass pan?
Yes! A glass pan can be used without any changes.
I’ve never made German pancakes before. This recipe was easy to make and they were delicious. My family loved them too.
Missing the sugar? I have a recipe that is almost identical but with 1/4 C sugar. I tried your recipe and it wasn’t cared for as it was bland.
You are supposed to top with powdered sugar or fruit if you want it sweet. 🙂 This is more like the German way to make it. You also make it in cast iron.
Just made omg!! Thank you
My family loves this recipe! I experimented with toppings and after baking added sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and cheese, baked until the cheese melted. It was the most amazing breakfast “pizza”!