Light and fluffy German Pancakes are a breakfast staple and a family favorite! Our German Pancake Recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare – and you probably have everything on hand. Just five ingredients!
German Pancakes
Hey guys! It’s Lauren back from Tastes Better From Scratch. I’m really excited to share one of my all time favorite breakfasts with you today. German Pancakes! You might know them by the name Dutch Baby pancakes or puffy oven pancakes!
My mom made these all the time growing up (just like her famous cinnamon rolls, her delicious blueberry pancakes, and the world’s best breakfast casserole) and we all absolutely loved them! I love how they puff up in the pan when they bake and I love eating them with powdered sugar and syrup drizzled on top! YUM!
The best part about these German Pancakes is they only take about 5 seconds to prepare (you just throw everything in the blender) and the ingredients are items you typically have on hand or are cheap to purchase!
Fun Fact: German Pancakes do not actually come from Germany. They originated in America!
I would also add that these are perfect to make when you have company over, because of how quick and easy they are – and they will totally feed a crowd! You just might have to make two or three pans of them though, because they will disappear quickly! :)
How to make German Pancakes:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and add butter to a 9×13 pan. Place it in the oven to melt while your oven heats.
Add milk, eggs, flour, vanilla and a dash of salt to the blender, and blend until smooth. (Photos 1-4)
When the oven is preheated, pour the batter into the pan, and bake until puffy and golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar, or top with fruit!
Pro Tips:
- To keep German Pancakes from sticking to the pan, make sure you let the butter completely melt in the pan before pouring the batter in.
- If you want to have more peaks in your pancakes, try swirling the batter when you pour so it mixes more with the butter! If you pour directly into the middle then the butter will push to the sides and that is where you will get your raised peaks.
- I always prepare my batter in a blender! It’s quicker and easier than a mixing bowl, and it combines the batter better as well.
Want some more fun breakfast ideas?
Try this Overnight Breakfast Casserole, Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup or The Best Crepe Recipe Ever. For even more, browse our whole archive of Breakfast recipes!
German Pancake Recipe
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German Pancakes
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. As oven preheats, place the butter in a 9x13 baking dish and put in oven for the butter to melt.
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking dish with the melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy
- Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with syrup and powdered sugar or fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Notes
- To keep German Pancakes from sticking to the pan, make sure you let the butter completely melt in the pan before pouring the batter in.
- If you want to have more peaks in your pancakes, try swirling the batter when you pour so it mixes more with the butter! If you pour directly into the middle then the butter will push to the sides and that is where you will get your raised peaks!
- I always prepare my batter in a blender! It's so much quicker and easier to wash than a mixing bowl and it combines the batter better as well!
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Recipe by Lauren Allen of Tastes Better From Scratch.
We hope you love these puffy oven pancakes as much as we do!
This post was originally published January 13th, 2014 and has been updated with better photos, a video, and more detailed information.
silly question…can I use a food processor to mix the batter? I don’t have a blender-it’s on the top of Santa list!
I think that would work! It depends on how big your food processor is. You could probably also do it with a whisk or hand mixer in a mixing bowl!
I’ve been making this specific recipe for years. Just recently, as my kids are getting older, I have been making two pans at a time and we eat them all! I never make them for breakfast though, they usually show up on Sunday afternoons. Love love love this recipe!
So easy and very good! My family loves it…my second time to make it. Thanks much for sharing the recipe
Yay! I’m so glad you liked them!
We eaten these since we were children. Mom would put fried apples on top or peaches in buttery syrup. So today this was our lunch with the butter powdered sugar and lemon juice.. So gooodd!!!!!?
Oh my goodness those toppings sound delicious!! Thanks for those ideas Deb! So glad you loved them!
When you pour the batter into the pan, should it be hot, as in kept in the oven to keep the butter hot? Or melt it and let cool, but not congeal? I really want to try your recipe!
Yes, you pour the batter into the pan while it’s hot, I usually just pull the oven rack out and pour it into the pan that’s still on the rack!
German pancakes?! NOTHING BETTER!!
They really are the BEST!
Do I need to put baking powder to make them rise
Nope! They puff up as they cook without baking powder.
Can you use a non stick 9×13 or is it better to use glass or metal?
You can use any kind. I would still grease the bottom even if it’s non-stick though just to be safe!
Made this today and everyone loved it!
Yay!!! That is so great to hear! Thanks Toni!
These look amazing. Never trued before and now im thinking i meed to asap.
We always make german pankcakes at christmas time!
They are the best!
We love to eat German Pancakes at our house! They are a fun change from pancakes! I love how fluffy & easy they are to make.
Yes! The easiness is the best part!
Just made these and they were great!!! Thank you!!!!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved them! Thanks Nancy!
Just tried this for breakfast. We all loved it! Its super easy anD festive. The kids liked how it grew so big when baked. Thank you!
Yay! I am so glad!! These are definitely one of my kids favorites too!
I love the German PanCake recipe i used Wild Huckle, honey, & whip cream served with bacon YUm it was a hit
Oh my gosh that sounds delicious! Thank you so much!
Can one use a glass 9×13 pan?
Thanks!
Mo
yes absolutely!
Really yummy thats why this website is called yummly.
This seems like such a special treat, but is so easy!
one of my all-time favorites! So fast and easy- and clean up is a breeze!
could i substitute coconut or soy flour for a gluten free alternative ?
I’m not sure I’ve never tried it! I imagine it would work though?! If you try it come back and let us know!