Baked German Pancake Recipe – This baked German pancake recipe (aka Dutch baby pancake) is made with only 5 ingredients plus a pinch of salt for a delightful breakfast or brunch. The batter is ready in 5 minutes and the German pancake puffs like magic in the oven. Top it with sugar, syrup, or your favorite berries – you’ll want to make it every day! Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the baked german pancake recipe
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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The best german pancake recipe
A German pancake sometimes called a Dutch Baby pancake, is a large crepe-like popover pancake, similar to a crepe but way thicker. You only need six ingredients to make a delicious, fluffy baked pancake and you don’t have to stand by the stovetop flipping pancakes all morning long. The gigantic, buttery pancake puffs up in the oven, making a fun, light, and fluffy pancake that everyone will love! Serve the German pancake hot, right out of the oven with your choice of toppings: confectioner’s sugar, berries, maple syrup, nuts, caramel, jam, or anything you like!
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How to make the german pancake
Making an oven-baked pancake is very easy. Simply throw eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla in your blender until smooth. In the meantime warm the baking pan in the hot oven and melt butter in the baking pan. Pour the pancake batter into the warm baking pan over melted butter and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. The pancake will puff in a spectacular way and should be golden on the edges.
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Directions
1. To make the german pancake: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). As the oven preheats, put the unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking pan and place it in the oven until melted.
2. Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla extract in a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour the batter into the hot baking dish over the melted butter.
3. Bake the german pancake, for 22-27 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and puffy. Sprinkle the German baked pancake generously with powdered sugar, maple syrup, butter, or any other toppings you like. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the baked german pancake recipe
- You can make the German pancake in any baking dish you like, but we found out that a metallic pan allows for a better sear on the edges. You can also use a large cast iron skillet to make the baked pancake.
- You can add 2 or 3 tablespoons of dark rum to the pancake batter for a nice flavor.
How to serve the baked pancake
This German pancake does get nice and puffy in the oven, changing form every time. When you remove the pan from the oven the pancake will start to collapse as it cools, just like a souflé. So we recommend serving the German pancake immediately! Use a sharp knife to cut the pancake into squares or rectangles.
German pancake toppings
It’s time to get creative with German pancake toppings! Confectioner’s sugar is always a great choice but you can try berries, fruit slices, whipped cream, maple syrup, Nutella, nuts… Use whatever is in your pantry!
How to keep the baked pancake leftovers?
Keep the baked German pancake leftovers covered in your refrigerator for one day. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy at room temperature.
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Sim
2024-12-22 17:18:12
Really nice, kids loved the way it puffed up in the oven. A little eggy but with the maple syrup it sweetens it up. Plain it would taste more like a sweet quiche.
Misty
2024-11-01 11:53:29
I made this with gluten free flour because I have Celiac. It was delicious, and all kids approved! I love that it was so easy to make. Pancake taste without the fuss! Thanks for sharing!
Hayhay10040
2024-06-24 15:46:52
Soooo good! This is not only fast and super easy, but delicious. Alone it is a bit bland like bread, but once you add the powder sugar, fruit, and syrup yum! Not to mention it makes your house smell like a bakery. If you’re like me and always low on time this is for you!
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