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This light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes recipe is a family favorite. They’re EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!
A Childhood Fav!
We have been making these German pancakes since we were little! Over the years, they have become a breakfast staple in our own home for holidays, weekends and more! Not only are they nostalgic, but they are incredibly delicious and simple. Whip up the batter in a bowl, pour it into the baking dish, and bake!
These magical puff-up pancakes have just a slight hint of sweetness. We love to have them with butter and a dusting of powdered sugar but also enjoy pouring our Buttermilk Syrup, Homemade Maple Syrup over the top and adding Whipped Cream.
You’ll love how quick and yummy these pancakes are! For more favorite pancakes, check out our Dutch Baby Pancakes, Swedish Pancakes, and Sheet Pan Pancakes.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- They’re quick! From start to finish, they’re ready in under 30 minutes.
- So simple. Make these with just a few pantry staples.
- Great for busy days. Whether it’s weekends or holidays like Christmas, this quick breakfast recipe is perfect for hectic days.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter – Creates a rich, flavorful base for the pancake to cook in.
- 6 large eggs – use the freshest eggs possible
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- toppings (optional) – powdered sugar, Whipped Cream, Buttermilk Syrup, Maple Syrup, sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or raspberries
How to Make German Pancakes
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the warm oven.
- BATTER. In a medium bowl, whisk 6 eggs. Whisk in 1 cup flour until clumps are gone.
- Add 1 cup milk and ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until combined (this can also be mixed in the blender to avoid clumps).
- BAKE. Pour batter into the pan of melted butter. Bake for 16–20 minutes. The sides should be golden brown.
- The sides will be overflowing and fluffy but will come down a bit once the pan is removed from the oven.
- ENJOY! Serve the German pancakes immediately with your toppings of choice – syrup, cinnamon sugar, a dusting of powdered sugar, or whatever sounds great to you!
Complete The Meal
TOPPINGS
Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
How To Make Maple Syrup
18 mins
Homemade Whipped Cream
15 mins
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German Pancakes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the warming oven
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in flour until clumps are gone.
- Add milk and salt and whisk until combined (this can also be mixed in the blender to avoid clumps).
- Pour batter into the pan of melted butter. Bake for 16–20 minutes. The sides will be overflowing and fluffy, but will come down a bit once the pan is removed from the oven.
- Serve immediately with your toppings of choice.
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Notes
- There are lots of different toppings you can try! We like to top ours with fruit, powdered sugar, and buttermilk syrup.
- For the fluffiest pancakes. Use the freshest eggs possible and add eggs, one at a time, whisking for 30 seconds after each egg.
- Using room temperature eggs and milk helps create a smoother batter that rises better and more evenly.
- Resist the urge to open the oven door as it can cause the pancake to deflate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or wrap each piece with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe airtight container then freeze for 1-2 months. Reheat in the oven, toaster oven or microwave.
How awesome!!!!❤️ I heard my mom talk about one of her German friends making these pancakes many times over the years. When I saw your recipe, that was what I was going to try on Sunday. I baked ours in a cast iron skillet like someone had suggested in the comment section along with some vanilla and cinnamon. There are three of us, and there was not one bite left.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it so much. Also, thank you for adding the adjustments you made. I’m always tinkering with recipes and often use suggestions that people leave.
I made it few times!! They loves it!!
Perfect! Love this with “frozen” thawed strawberries. Thanks for the notation for fridge keeping even tho there is just enough left for one.
Yum!! So glad you enjoy the pancakes!
Yum! Loved with strawberries, loved it with strawberry syrup, and loved it with buttermilk syrup (link found in recipe)
I’ve never made German Pancakes before but they looked so good I had to try them! This recipe was super easy to follow and they turned out perfectly, thank you!!
Kids loved having these German pancakes for breakfast. They are so easy and quick to make, so it’s a convenient recipe for me. Such a winner!
This was delicious and was a fun change up from regular pancakes.
nice and good
Simple easy and taste amazing! Also your site is easy to navigate and to the point👍🏻
Family loves them making 4 this morning.
Easy and taste great. You could also add a splash of vanilla to take it to another level.
Yes, you definitely could!
Can gluten free flour be used for this recipe???
You could definitely try swapping it! I haven’t tried, so you’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do.
Hi, I am wondering if I can use a food processor instead of a blender?
Thanks! We do not have a food processor.
Can I use a 9×13 pan for like what you use to make brownies in? A metal one?
You know, I’d say if you don’t have a blender, just use a whisk and whisk by hand. You could try in a food processor but I’m not sure it’d blend everything very smooth. And yes, a 9×13 pan is perfect for this recipe!
I am not a cook. I never have liked to spend time in the kitchen, but some of these recipes are so easy and so good that I find that I can cook and clean up in no time. My husband is not a picky eater, thank goodness and likes most everything. Thank you for these emails.
You’re so welcome!! I’m so glad that we can provide recipes for any and all types of cooks! 🙂
This is an amazing recipe and so simple!
Thank you!!
I’ve had these pancakes for over 73 years,my Dad and his Mom always made these every Sunday and Christmas Morning. They never backed them in the oven always in a cast iron skillet on top of the stove, using a large spoon put batter in skillet cook until top is dry then flip over cook until lightly browned. Makes a plate size pancakes the sides are still puffy. There thinner then backed one more like a crepe we serve with a virety of syrup, honey and jam and jelly.
They sound delicious and that’s a fun way to cook them…. yes that sounds similar to how you’d make crepes. Thanks for sharing!
Always wanted to try a German Pancake/Dutch Baby and while this was so easy to make, we felt it definitely needs some type of topping. I’m excited to try it again for my family and add spiced apples or a peach compote on top. However the two year old ate two helpings, so who’s complaining in the end!
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe overall. You can certainly add toppings to switch up flavors. Especially with different fruit that is in season. Yum!
We make this recipe all the time. At least twice a month on the weekends. So simple to make and so yummy!
Great recipe, i would veganize for my own dietary restrictions, but seems delicious,
I hope you like the recipe! Let me know what changes you make to veganize it. I would love to hear!
I love German pancakes.
My husband loves making these German Pancakes. We make them for a special occasion when our children and grandchildren come home to visit❤️ They love them🤗
I’ve been making these since I was a teen – one of the first things I learned to cook on my own – and it is now a favorite dinner in busy nights when no one really wants to cook. If I have more time or we are wanting a special breakfast, I’ll make a spiced peach topping from a jar of peaches cooked in a saucepan, with some sun Amin and a cornstarch slurry to thicken. My son-in-law makes a spiced apple topping for them. So yummy – and now I’m hungry!!
Ooh that all sounds so delicious! What yummy toppings. Thanks for sharing. We love these for fast and easy dinners too. Can’t go wrong with some German Pancakes! 🙂
This is our new, go to favorite for Sunday mornings! My kids love that they can make it on their own, and it turns out perfect everytine!
We make these every weekend! In summer we add fresh peaches and whipped cream and in fall we add cinnamon apples and whipped cream. They are so yummy!
These are my families favorite! I make them every Sunday. It’s so easy to throw together. We top them with peanut butter and syrup!
Forgot to rate it!
My kids love German Pancakes! These were wonderful!
I love this recipe. It has become a “most requested” meal in my family. We love it so much we want to make it for our family at our cabin. Do you know what the adjustments would be for higher elevation baking? Thank you for sharing your recipes with us!
Very simple and delicious!
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
My family is from Germany and I lived there for a while myself. While sweet pancakes are not unheard of, Germans are far more likely to top their pancakes with cheese or veggies, or a mixture of both. It’s very much like a crepe and quite delicious. I highly recommend it!
I have tried the more savory German Pancake and have loved it as well! Thanks for sharing your topping suggestions. They sound delicious!
I made a slightly healthy alternative. I switched to unsalted butter, almond milk and almond flour. Delicious.
Great options! Thank you for sharing that 🙂
This were great and so easy! The kids loved them. Mine turned out a bit dense in the middle is the a trick to making them a bit fluffier throughout? I was thinking using a blender for the batter??
Hmm..not sure why they did that. It could have been a part of the batter not mixed well. I have not tried the blender. You could see if that helps.
These were so yummy!! I halfed the recipe because it’s just me that eats breakfast at home. Put cinnamon and sugar on them. I don’t know if I should have cooked them a little longer but they were almost like a custard in the middle, which I’m not complaining about!!
Yay! Happy you liked them! Sounds like they could have used a few more minutes, but that’s ok 🙂 Thank you!
awesome recipe . I cant wait to try.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait for you to try it!
Do I need to do something different since I am in Colorado or will this recipe work as is?
I am sorry, I wish I knew. They should be ok 🙂
Love your site
Awe, thank you so much!!
AWESOME
It was great and easy👍🏻
I can’t believe I had never made these until a couple years ago. So simple for something so delightful. We just add berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream if I’m feeling fancy! 😆
Yummy pancakes!
I have this exact same recipe I got from a friend back in the 80’s. Make it every year for Christmas breakfast. 😊
So easy, and so yummy! These are a staple and on repeat for our menu now.
This recipe is so good! We love making this for Christmas morning. So light and easy to make.
I love it! It worked AMAZING! I’ll make sure to check out more of your recipes!
I am so glad you will 🙂 I hope you like more that you try!
We love making these , we make a coconut syrup to go with it …. yum yum yum
Yum! The best combination! Thank you!
pancake is a favorite dish of my child. Nice recipe. I should try it at home. thanks for sharing
Glad to share 🙂 I hope you will try it! Thank you!
very delicious dishes .. thanks for sharing
You are very welcome! Thank you for trying them!
Lovely Dish I’m also trying this..
I like mine with butter & salt. And now I wish I had some right now!!
You’ll just have to whip some up 🙂
Looks sooooo gooD! Going to make them for my mom for mother’s day. Do you use salted Or unsalTed butter?
I like to use unsalted, so I can control the salt 🙂 Enjoy!!
I AM GLAD TO BE HERE AND SEE THIS AMAZING BLOG. AND I LOVE TO BE READ THIS FOUND SOMETHING INTERESTING INQUIRES. AND I AM ALSO TRYING THIS AT MY HOME. AND COOK THIS KIND OF PANCAKE.
Awe, thank you so much!! I hope you try them & like them!
Perfect! This was my first attempt at making German pancakes and the results were better than I could have hoped for. I split the recipe in half to feed 2 people, and baked it in a cast iron skillet. I added a bit of cinnamon and ½ a tsp of vanilla extract to the batter, and server it with real maple syrup. Even without syrup it was so flavorful. I also followed your recommendation of whipping together the eggs one at a time. I have a convection oven and the pancake was puffed up and nicely browned and cooked through after 15 minutes (the low end of the recommended bake time).
Thank you so much. This is now my go-to recipe for future German pancakes.
Yay!! That sounds great!! I am so happy you tried them & like them!! They are our favorite! Thank you so much!
I got the simple ways to get the amazing tips and trick to bake pan cakes. I extremly share these ways to bake pan cakes at home. By the way, my husband is coming, I am going to make these pancakes for him. I love your blog, and also subscribe this one.
Thank you so much!! Hope he likes them!
Hi Lil Luna, Since I am of German descent , I Love all German recipes. I adore the GERMAN pancakes, but I’ve been making them in a HOT buttered cast iron pan with a touch of honey in the batter. Next time i make them I’ll try you recipe. Thank you for sharing. Lil
Oh, that sounds delicious!! I will have to try your way! Thanks!
It’s Lovely Dish I’m also trying this. thanks & I’d make these right now. YUM!
Thank you!! Sure hope you like them 🙂
I am glad to be here and got this amazing recipe. I love to eat this pancakes.
Awe, thank you so much!! I’m am glad you are here!
I Like serving breakfast for dinner a couple times a mOnth. Ive been using the recipes on your site to mix things up from the normal waffles and eggs. My family loved these german pancakes. Keep sharing ideas!
One of our favorite breakfast dishes. So easY and Are liked just as much as pancakes if not More. I like the fact that they just go intO the oven.
These are one of the best pancake recipes ever!
I’m a huge fan of German Pancakes and this is the most fool-proof recipe around.
We loved this baked pancake! So fun to make and eat!
These are a must for weekends – so good!
Yum! I love these, so delish and family fave!
My family loves German pancakes! They are a nice change from the regular breakfast recipes. They are so light & fluffy!
Didn’t know there were so many versions of pancakes. More butter sounds good to me!
LOVe These and so does the family!! We like to make them for dinner TOo!
Really Very Tasty Breakfast Recipe I am very happy to be here and get this awesome RECIPE 🙂
I am happy you got it!! Thank you so much!
I loved your GERMAN PANCAKES recipe. I was awesome i become a fan of yours AFTER THIS.
Absolutely amazing! Exast and delicious!!
Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂 I am so glad you think so!
Kristyn, I think you should change something — you have this recipe listed as an American recipe, however, my very German grandfather would object to that vigorously, were he still alive to do so,…so I’ll do it for him! 🙂 This lovely bread is delicious served with jam or honey.
This is exactly the same as the recipe I’ve been using for over 40 years, and it is perfect! There is one difference, however, and that is the name. My identical recipe that has been passed down through my family for generations is called Dutch Babies. (Not your “American” recipe called “German Pancakes”)
Wow simply wow, just looking at the pictures I want to eat it all.
LOL!! Me too!! Thank you !
I love German Pancakes. In market it is too costly and I tried it at home but it totally messed up and bad taste. But your recipe awesome I’ve tried this at home on last Sunday and it was awesome in a taste. Thank you so much for this recipe. Thanks a lot.
#pancakelove
You are so welcome!! Thank you for trying it! I am glad you found it 🙂
the basic tips to make German pancakes IS REally healthy way, I am lucky who discover this amazing dish tips here thank you so much.
You are so welcome!! Enjoy!
This was so very yummy! & Incredibly easy! Win win!!
Yay!! I am so glad! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
We love love germann pancakes. My husband especially! Thank you for the simple, yummy recipe.
We like to have breakfast for dinner. This is usually what I make. Mix it up in the blender and put it in the oven. Sometimes I’ll make a side with it depending on how maNy people I’m feeding. Great dish to go for!
These german pancakes are so easy & light. My whole family really enjoyed them. I always have those ingredients on hand, so I will be making these often!
Thank you for posting German pancakes. My mother use to mak them for me when I was a little girl. I never did get the recipe, now I have it. Thank you so very much.
I am glad you have the recipe now 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
I’ve never made these before, so glad to of found and easy go-to recipe for my family!! Can’t wait to try 🙂
I’d love to know what you think!! I hope you like them!
Do you use plain or self rising flour in the German pancake recipe?
All-purpose 🙂 Enjoy & hope you like them!!
Wow! It sounds so fast and easy to make a perfect breakfast with this pancake. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Glad to share! They really are easy & so good!
I half the recipe ate with honey and they were awesome.
Thanks for the recipe – this is wonderful especially with fresh fruit and a little powdered sugar! Yum!
Agreed!! Glad to share 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love German pancakes. We fry ours like a regular pancake and lay thinly sliced apples on top then turn them…apples and all. Just butter & powdered sugar. YUM!
We love eating breakfast for dinner especially pancakes 🙂 These pancakes look amazing!! Definitely going to make these. Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
mmmm… SO YUMMY! The recipe I have calls for exactly half of the one above, and is baked in a pie plate, just in case you’re only feeding a couple of people. I like mine with butter & salt. And now I wish I had some right now!!
If dinner wasn’t already in the oven, I’d make these right now. YUM!
I do love breakfast for dinner. I also love a good German Pancake. I don’t why but my grandma always called them Oven Omelets and she was all German. This version looks super yummy
My husband just requested these for dinner last week so I found a random recipe online…and they were a flop. They were so heavy and they didn’t puff at all and they just fell into a big fat blob. So I am so excited to have a recipe from a trusted source to make for him again. Thanks!
Thank you for trying it 🙂 It’s not for everyone, but I am glad you tried.