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    Dutch Baby Pancake

    Published: Apr 10, 2022 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Dutch Baby Pancake, also called a German pancake, is baked in the oven until puffed and golden. It's an easy yet impressive brunch or breakfast idea!

    Dutch baby pancake in cast iron pan.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Dish
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make Dutch baby pancakes?
    • How to serve Dutch Baby pancake?
    • Can I make Dutch baby pancake without a cast-iron skillet?
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    • Dutch Baby Pancake

    Why You'll Love This Dish

    Every Sunday, I make a big stack of pancakes for my family. It's a tradition! Every once in a while, I like to surprise them all with a new twist on our favorite breakfast. Enter, Dutch Baby pancake. I use the same ingredients (except leaveners, as this recipe does not call for baking soda or baking powder), make the batter in a blender, and bake it in a cast-iron skillet. The result: impressive, giant pancake with puffed sides. It's perfect for special occasions, like Mother's Day, and Spring brunches!

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients for Dutch baby pancake on a gray board.
    • all-purpose flour
    • milk
    • eggs
    • sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • salt
    • butter

    How to make Dutch baby pancakes?

    • Start by adding all ingredients to the blender, starting with liquids and ending with flour. This prevents flour clumps.
    • Blend for 30 seconds. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
    Batter for pancake in a blender.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Place the cast-iron skillet in the oven and heat it up for 5 minutes.
    • Remove it from the oven and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Let it melt and swirl it around the pan to coat the bottom and the sides.
    Cast iron skillet with butter.
    • Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Let it spread evenly.
    • Bake in the oven until puffed and golden.
    Batter in the hot skillet.

    How to serve Dutch Baby pancake?

    I remove the pancake from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. I slice it into triangle pieces, like a cake. Dust it with powder sugar and top with fresh berries. Maple syrup, sauteed apples, or caramelized bananas also make for a delicious topping for this dish.

    Can I make Dutch baby pancake without a cast-iron skillet?

    Absolutely! All you need is a pan that is oven-safe. You can use a cake pan or stainless steel (make sure it's good grade) skillet. The pancake bakes at 400 degrees F so make sure to check if your pan is able to handle this heat.

    Dutch baby pancake with blueberries and raspberries.

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    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Dutch baby pancake in cast iron pan.

    Dutch Baby Pancake

    Author: Anna
    This Dutch Baby Pancake, also called a German pancake, is baked in the oven until puffed and golden. It’s an easy yet impressive brunch or breakfast idea!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine German
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 208 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 blender
    • 1 cast-iron skillet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon butter for the pan

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the blender, starting with liquids and ending with flour. This prevents the flour from clumping.
    • Blend for 30 seconds, until smooth. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
    • Place the cast-iron skillet in the oven and heat it up for 10 minutes.
    • Remove skillet from the oven and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Let it melt and swirl it around the pan to coat the bottom and the sides.
    • Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Let it spread evenly.
    • Bake in the oven until puffed and golden, 17 to 20 minutes.
    • Remove skillet from oven and let cool on a trivet.
    • Carefully, remove the pancake from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. I slice it into triangle pieces, like a cake. Dust it with powder sugar and top with fresh berries, if desired.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use a cake pan or stainless steel (make sure it’s good grade) skillet. The pancake bakes at 400 degrees F so make sure to check if your pan is able to handle this heat.
    • Other topping options: jams, maple syrup, sauteed apples, caramelized bananas, caramel sauce, whipped cream, etc.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Natasha says

      April 13, 2022 at 5:59 am

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe, tried it and it was surprisingly easy to make! They turned out terrific, thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:38 pm

        Thank you, Natasha!

        Reply
    2. shannon says

      April 12, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      i love a good dutch baby and never knew how to make it myself, so thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        It's so easy! Thanks, Shannon!

        Reply
    3. Jessica says

      April 12, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, thank you! My husband asked me if I could make some of these and I had no idea where to even start. I followed this and it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you, Jessica!

        Reply

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