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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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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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
These were SOOOO delicious. But can someone tell me why they turned out paper thin in the center? They don’t look like the picture and the sides rose VERY high but the center thin as a sheet of paper! Still tasted sooo delicious though so I’m not complaining too much 😂
You can use a smaller pan to get a thicker result. And if you halved the recipe like I do, you definitely want to use a smaller pan, like 8×8.
These pancakes are out of this world delicious!!! 😋 It’s now become somewhat of a tradition that we make them every Saturday. And soooo easy.
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!
Do the calories include syrup or no?
No, it does not.
I love this recipe! I make a 2/3 batch for a generous breakfast for 2 in a 9X9 pan. It cooks in 18-20 minutes. I make it when I have berries.
To many eggs for my liking because it tastes like an oven baked omelette . Try 4 eggs and I sprinkle a handful frozen blueberries in it and sprinkled a tablespoon cinnamon mixed into 3 tablespoons sugar on top just before I shut the oven door.
I made these this morning after hearing about “German Pancakes” on “Mayor of Kingstown.”
They were EZ to make and looked spectacular when all puffed up. However I was a bit disappointed flavorwise. I’m not saying they were bad, they were fairly taste with real maple syrup on top. But it just seemed as if something was missing. They did not taste as good as pancakes or waffles or have the richness of French Toast. Do you think a bit of sugar or an extra half teaspoon of vanilla would help? Regardless thank you for posting this fun recipe. I’m tempted to try it in a cast iron skillet next time.
I never measure the Vanilla. i just pour it in. Also, the dutch baby/german pancakes are best when you cut up fruit (berries and bananas work great) and add it when you actually serve it. When I’ve had german pancakes in restaurants, they always come with berries and whipped cream. SOOOO good!
Came out pretty decent but not as good as the one I had in Palm Springs. Instead of 6 eggs I used 3, gluten free all purpose flour and more vanilla than the recipe called for I simply poured in what I thought was a teaspoon I added a little cinnamon and baked it in an iron skillet for 23 min maybe 20 next time and topped with melted butter, fresh lemon juice and dusted with powdered sugar and dress berries added a side of chicken sausage and egg over easy.
I used oatmilk to be dairy free and olive oil in place of butter and the recipe worked great. I also added 1/2 white sugar; why is there no sugar in this recipe? It was delicious.
Absolutely delicious- first time I’ve made this pancake myself and the recipe was almost spot on from what I remember as a child. I am currently without a blender large enough so I had to use a hand mixer and besides it being a littler thicker and a whole lot taller than I remember, all the flavors and yummy textures were exactly what I was hoping for.
YUMMMMMM if you sub out the milk for heavy cream, you get 1/2-3/4 inch thick “cake”, cooks same time frame (about 24 min) and it’s YUMMMY!!!!
Yummy and so easy. We enjoyed celebrating Shrove Tuesday with this family sized pancake. Maybe a new family tradition?!
Love it! Newly retired guy exploring the wonders of preparing meals. The family scarfed this up, and our doggies loved it too! I’m sharing this with other family members. We heard about a German pancake from the show Mayor of Kingstown and we were intrigued. If Jeremy Renner can cook it, so can I! Thanks.
Same. Did you do yours in a cast iron skillet?
So funny watching Mayor of Kingstown reminded me that I uses to eat it as a kid. Made it that morning and I’ve been making it regularly since. So good!
Made this for my husband and myself. Super easy, I really liked it, husband not so much but he ate it. Reminded me of French toast which he doesn’t care for He prefers flatter pancakes w his peanut butter and syrup. Would definitely make it again when kids and grands r here