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The Best German Pancake Recipe

German Pancakes

5 from 4 votes
Family-size fluffy egg pancake that can be topped with your favorite pancake toppings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings6 serivings
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Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking pan

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick butter, divided
  • powdered sugar

Additional toppings as desired

  • Berries, berry sauce, maple syrup, whipped cream, buttermilk caramel syrup, etc.

Instructions

  • Chop 6 tablespoons of the butter into chunks and place in a 9x13 pan. Place pan in oven and preheat to 400℉. Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small dish and microwave until melted completely. Set aside.
  • While the oven is preheating, combine eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla in a blender, or simply whisk until completely smooth. Remove pan from oven when butter is melted and tilt pan to distribute butter evenly on the bottom of pan and slightly up sides, or a silicone brush.
  • Pour batter into pan and then return to oven. Bake for 15-25 minutes or so, or until puffed up and golden brown on top. All ovens cook differently, so just keep an eye on it!
  • Remove from oven and immediately pour remaining melted butter over the top and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into large pieces and top with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Although a 9x13 pan seems like a lot, these will go fast! I find 1 pan feeds my family of 6 if there are other things to accompany the meal, or hearty toppings (like lots of fruit.) If it's all we're eating, I often make 2 for my hungry boys!
  • Nutrition info was calculated for 1/6th of a pan, with no toppings other than the butter poured on at the end of baking. 
  • These are definitely best fresh and hot from the oven. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2 days for best results. 
  • If you need to plan ahead, you can make the batter up to 24 hours in advance, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 206mg, Sodium: 300mg, Potassium: 172mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 807IU, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: European, German
Keyword: German Pancakes
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Our Best Bites (via the Universe)
Cost: $5
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