Easy German Pancake Recipe
This easy German Pancake recipe is a puffed, golden-brown delight that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes and makes a show-stopping breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit for a classic treat that everyone will love.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup milk, room temperature
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup butter (1 stick)
- 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a cold 9-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) into the oven to heat up.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend just until smooth and no lumps remain, about 15–20 seconds. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest while the oven finishes preheating.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add the butter and swirl until completely melted and evenly coating the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet and return it to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown around the edges. Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent collapsing.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet with optional toppings such as fresh berries, lemon wedges, maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature eggs and milk to ensure a smooth rise. This German Pancake is best enjoyed immediately after baking, as it will naturally deflate slightly as it cools. Customize with different toppings like apple pie filling, Nutella, or cinnamon sugar for a dessert variation.