German Pancake Recipe
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This German Pancake recipe is otherwise known as a “Dutch Baby” and it’s so simple. Simply whip it up and toss it in the oven while you work on other tasks to get your morning off to an easy start.
German Pancake Breakfast Idea
I love layering tasks to make my morning easier and this German pancake recipe can be prepped and put in the oven while you shower or clean. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make life a little simpler!
This is also a simple, and frugal recipe to put together (especially if you have lots of chickens/eggs) and my kids always get excited when they see me making these for breakfast.
Ingredients in German Pancake Breakfast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup of fruit of your choice (we like peaches and blueberries)
Instructions for Making German Pancakes
Place a cast iron skillet in a 400 degree oven with 2 tablespoons of butter to melt. I use a large, 12 inch Lodge Skillet to cook mine in but you can use any pan that you can pre-heat that would be of a similar size. I also usually double this recipe and make two of these because my kids really love them!
Beat 6 eggs in a bowl.
Add flour, milk, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to eggs. Mix well.
Remove cast iron skillet from the oven and pour mixture into the pan.
Add fruit to the top of the batter mixture. This is optional but it’s a great way to make this meal a little more special and I take advantage of using my home canned fruits and purees. Place into oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove once baked through and browned. Serve warm with maple syrup!
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German Pancake Recipe
This german pancake recipe comes together in no time and makes for an easy breakfast recipe for busy mornings!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fruit we like peaches and blueberries
Instructions
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Place a cast iron skillet in a 400 degree oven with 2 tablespoons of butter to melt.
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Beat 6 eggs in a bowl. Add flour, milk, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to eggs. Mix well.
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Remove cast iron skillet from the oven and pour mixture into the pan.
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Add fruit to the top of the batter mixture. Place into oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove once baked through and browned. Serve warm with maple syrup!
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Blueberry Muffins
- Applesauce Pancakes
- Peach Kuchen
- Easy Buttermilk Muffins
- Simple Coffee Cake
- Cheese & Bacon Quiche
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Merissa Alink
Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple and frugal life on Little House Living since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from the Contact Page.
This German Pancake Recipe was originally posted on Little House Living in November 2024. It has been updated as of October 2025.