Fluffy German Pancakes

German Pancakes A slice of German pancake served with fresh strawberries and blueberries, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.

This easy German Pancakes recipe is made with just six ingredients and takes only five minutes to prepare. A quick and delicious breakfast that’s perfect for family mornings.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings: 7

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

6 large eggs Room temperature for best results
1 cup milk 240 ml, whole milk for richness
1 cup all-purpose flour 120 g, or gluten-free flour for adaptations
Dash of salt To taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml, for flavor
5 tablespoons butter 70 g, unsalted for control over salt levels

Equipment

1 9x13-inch metal baking dish Un-greased for baking. Metal conducts heat better than glass, helping to create crispy edges.
1 Blender For blending batter until silky smooth. A whisk can be used if a blender isn't available.
1 Cut and serve turner For slicing and serving the pancakes while they’re still warm.

Method

Place the butter in a 9x13-inch metal baking dish and put it in the oven until melted. prep
Add the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth. mix
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish over the melted butter. assemble
Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and puffed up. bake
Once baked, remove from the oven and serve with powdered sugar and syrup. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 225gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 720IUCalcium: 92mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

These fluffy pancakes are the perfect start to your day! Make them gluten-free by swapping the flour for a gluten-free option like Cup4Cup or King Arthur Measure for Measure.

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