Dutch Baby Pancake

A Dutch Baby Pancake, also known as a German Pancake, is like a crepe, a pancake, and french toast had a very delicious baby.

This recipe is the perfect base for a dutch baby, but you can add fresh (or frozen!) fruits to lighten it up — or even add some savory ingredients like bacon or ham. The choice is yours.

Dutch Baby Pancake Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dish:

For the batter: Flour, eggs, milk

Cinnamon: To add a little warmth

Vanilla extract: For subtle vanilla flavor

Sugar: For sweetness

Salt: To bring it all together

Butter: For the skillet

How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake

Now not that you need to bake this pancake in the oven, so a cast iron skillet works best.

Step 1: Make the batter.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Now, add everything for the batter to a blender and blender until smooth (scraping down the sides as needed). This will only take a few seconds. The mixture will be liquidy. Set aside.

Step 2: Heat the skillet.

Now add the butter to the skillet and preheat in the oven until the butter is fully melted, about 5 minutes.

Then, remove carefully and pout the batter directly into the skillet. DO NOT STIR IT. Just pour it in and return to the oven. Let it back, undisturbed, for ~20–25 minutes, or until it’s puffed up and browned. Dust with powdered sugar.