Description
This classic German Pancake recipe yields a light, fluffy, and puffy oven-baked pancake with a crisp golden edge. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch, it’s made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and vanilla, then baked until perfectly puffed and golden. Served warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and syrup, it’s a comforting treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (5 ml)
- 5 tablespoons butter (70 g)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the pancake.
- Melt Butter: Place the butter in an un-greased 9×13-inch metal baking dish and put it into the oven as it preheats. Let the butter melt fully inside the pan to create a rich base for the pancake.
- Prepare Batter: In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth to ensure a silky batter for the pancake.
- Pour Batter: Carefully remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven and pour the batter evenly over the melted butter. The hot butter helps to create a crisp, golden crust.
- Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 22 to 27 minutes. Watch for puffing and golden-brown edges, which indicate the pancake is perfectly cooked and airy.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm by generously sprinkling with powdered sugar and drizzling with syrup according to your taste.
Notes
- Using a metal baking dish helps the pancake cook evenly and develop a crisp edge.
- Vanilla bean paste can be substituted with vanilla extract if unavailable.
- The pancake is best enjoyed immediately for maximum puffiness and texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a different size or material of baking dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
