German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes!

posted by Jamielyn on March 14, 2016

German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes! – a family favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner. My kids always get so excited when I make this recipe!

This recipe is one of our family’s favorites! My mom would always make these growing up, and we all loved them! You must try them, and you must top them with candy syrup. Yummmy!

German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes! - a family favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner. My kids always get so excited when I make this recipe!

German Pancakes, AKA fluffy pancakes!

Ingredients:

3 T melted butter
1/2 c. flour
1/8 t salt
1/2 t vanilla
1 T sugar
1/4 c milk
3 eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Place melted butter in an 8x11 pan. You could also just place the butter in the pan and put it in the oven to melt while you mix up the other ingredients.
3. Mix flour, sugar, salt in medium sized bowl. Add milk, vanilla and beat in ONE egg at a time.
4. Pour mixture over melted butter and bake 15-20 min. The pancakes will rise up really high in the corners and then fall down after it has been taken out. It’s really fun for the kids to watch!

German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes! - a family favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner. My kids always get so excited when I make this recipe!

Enjoy with candy syrup, maple syrup, jam or cinnamon sugar.

German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes! - a family favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner. My kids always get so excited when I make this recipe!

YUM!! Enjoy!

Post originally published May 4, 2011; republished with new images March 14, 2016. Below is an original photo from the original publish date.

German pancakes

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Nicole K posted on May 4, 2011 at 4:19 pm (#
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Love these! we’ve had these since i was a child too. i’ve only ever made them using 4 ingredients. flour, milk, eggs, butter. i think i might give your additional ingerdients a try. i am so craving these now!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm (#
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  how fun! vanilla and sugar can’t hurt ;)
Lindsay posted on May 4, 2011 at 4:50 pm (#
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These look so yummy!!…they would most def send my blood sugar through the roof (type 1 diabetic)…but nothing a little extra insulin can’t cover lol!!

Delighted Momma
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:01 pm (#
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  lol yes definitely with the candy syrup… you could use a different syrup.
  they are even good just plain. YUM!
Leslie posted on May 4, 2011 at 4:52 pm (#
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they look FANTASTIC!!!!!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:01 pm (#
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  ohh they are a yummy treat! Try them some time.
Katie posted on May 4, 2011 at 4:58 pm (#
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We calls these Egg Ocean. The first time I made it (it’s one of my husband’s favorite), I freaked out when I opened the oven door. No one told me what it was going to look like!!! I took pictures and everything. I even made my husband come in and see, and he just said, “Didn’t I tell you it did that?” It was so awesome!! And now I love it too!!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:02 pm (#
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  ha ha I love that.. Egg Ocean. I never thought of that but it totally looks like an ocean!
Heather posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:48 pm (#
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Oh nommy! I made these a long time ago and had forgotten about them. Must make again!
- Jamielyn posted on May 4, 2011 at 10:08 pm (#
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  Yes you must make them! :)
Brooke posted on May 4, 2011 at 6:56 pm (#
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You had me at pancake……I’ll be making these in the morning.
- Jamielyn posted on May 4, 2011 at 10:09 pm (#
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  haha! Let me know how they go!
Tanya H. posted on May 4, 2011 at 8:18 pm (#
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Mmmm, I’ve been making German pancakes forever, but what is candy syrup?!? Sounds delish!
- Jamielyn posted on May 4, 2011 at 10:09 pm (#
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  It’s like buttermilk syrup… you will NEVER go back…. trust me! http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2010/08/tasty-tuesday-french-toast-w-candy.html
Amanda Andrus posted on May 4, 2011 at 9:26 pm (#
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I am agree with Tanya. I grew up having german pancakes only we called it by a different name. I want to know what candy syrup is?
- Jamielyn posted on May 4, 2011 at 10:10 pm (#
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  It’s like buttermilk syrup… here’s the recipe http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2010/08/tasty-tuesday-french-toast-w-candy.html… SO GOOD!!
Simone and Bella Luna posted on May 5, 2011 at 4:22 am (#
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German pancakes is one of my favorites foods. My grandma used tomake them for us at lunch on saturday. We’d eat applesauce with it. I still do, and I also like to smear Nutella over them! Cheers
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm (#
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  How fun! AND YUM… nutella! I’ve never tried that.. but I’m definitely going to!
Ashton posted on May 5, 2011 at 7:46 am (#
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These look awesome!! I love German pancakes big time! I’d love for you to link it up to my Sweet Treats party today– http://www.somethingswanky.com Hope to see you there!!
Amber posted on May 5, 2011 at 10:35 am (#
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Totally made these on Conference. One of my favorite breakfasts growing up! PS I am in love with your plates!!! Did you make them like that or did you buy them??
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 5, 2011 at 2:36 pm (#
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  SO fun! There one of our family’s fave traditions too! I got the plate from Home Goods… 3.99!
Adri@dreambookdesign posted on May 5, 2011 at 11:58 am (#
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Those look insanely amazing!!!!! I am visiting today because Mandi told us we could schmooze the judges if we wanted to, and I’m all for it;) jk! I am in the top 15 and hopefully will make it to the top 5!! But really, have been following your blog for awhile now and just love it!
<3,
adri
http://Www.dreambookdesign.com
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 5, 2011 at 2:34 pm (#
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  haha I’m all for it! GOOD LUCK!! Your blog is so cute, that would be so fun if you win!
Kyla @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe posted on May 5, 2011 at 1:11 pm (#
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We love German Pancakes! My kids call them Fluffy Eggs – I just did a post about it – LOL. We love ours with Butter Syrup, but I think it’s similar to your Candy Syrup – love that name.
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 5, 2011 at 2:32 pm (#
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  haha yeah they are kind of like fluffy eggs! Love that. And yes candy syrup is like buttermilk syrup… I just named it that because it is SOO good! :)
Whitney posted on May 5, 2011 at 3:30 pm (#
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We love us some German Pancakes around here. I’m from Utah and a lot of people here know them as puffy or oven pancakes. SO yummy. Our recipe uses more butter, but I’ll have to try cutting it back. Also, the recipe that was handed down to me combines everything in a blender – it’s SO much faster and never any lumps to work out. My 5-year-old likes them with syrup, but the adults go for a more traditional topping – a dusting of powdered sugar and lemon juice. It’s amazing!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 5, 2011 at 4:14 pm (#
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  I’m going to have to try it in a blender… that does seem easy!! And yum.. fresh lemon and powdered sugar would be amazing!
bj posted on May 5, 2011 at 9:02 pm (#
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We love them, too. I just did a post on mine not long ago..strawberries and creme…yummy.
xo bj
Lyuba posted on May 6, 2011 at 6:42 pm (#
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Mmmm. ..will be trying it soon!
Tauni posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm (#
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Drooling over your stunning photo. If I got this breakfast on Mother’s Day, I might stay in bed forever!

We love your darling idea and will be linking back to you in our Saturday Snaps post tomorrow on the SNAP! blog.
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 9, 2011 at 7:50 pm (#
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  Thanks Tauni! haha I know seriously.. who doesn’t love breakfast in bed? YUM!!
Trulie posted on May 7, 2011 at 8:58 pm (#
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Made these this morning with the candy syrup and WOW what a response I got from my in-laws! My very picky father in law ate three pieces! I have a few ideas springing in my head about how I will tweak the syrup for a desert my Husband loves at a local restaurant. The flavor is so close to what we have been trying to figure out I will let you know how it turns out!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 9, 2011 at 7:53 pm (#
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  So glad you like it!! Your going to have to tell me how the blondie turns out. Sounds yummy!!
Wendy from Wendys Hat posted on May 7, 2011 at 11:04 pm (#
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My sister is famous for these! This is a great post for Mothers Day because they are so easy that kids can make them… hint hint!
Nadia posted on May 8, 2011 at 3:58 pm (#
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Oh my god! I made these right after I read your post! Thank you sooooo much they are delicious!!!
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 9, 2011 at 7:56 pm (#
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  Oh so glad you liked them!! They are so yummy!
linda @ craftaholics anonymous posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:57 pm (#
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yummers!!
thumbs up!
happy crafting!
Linda
Vivienne @ The V Spot posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:35 pm (#
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This looks delish!
Suzanne { SHE PAPERIE } posted on May 10, 2011 at 10:57 am (#
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YUM!! My mouth is watering!
Catherine posted on May 10, 2011 at 7:57 pm (#
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How funny I ran across your post today, I’ve been craving these for days. I learned how to make these in my cooking class in middle school and have loved to make them ever since. I usually squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice over the top for a little bit of tang.

Thanks for sharing your version! I need to make these tomorrow morning.
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm (#
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  I’m going to have to try the lemon juice next time! Sounds amazing!
niccole posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:32 pm (#
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Ahhh I have been craving and eating waffles all week long! I am so excited to try these out. They look delicious.
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:08 pm (#
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  haha I’m always craving breakfast foods too! Let me know how you like them! Have a great weekend.
Jess @ Spool and Spoon posted on September 26, 2012 at 6:56 pm (#
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YUM! These look delish. I’ve never even heard of German Pancakes before. I’ll definitely be trying these over the weekend. Thanks for sharing :)
- Jamielyn posted on September 27, 2012 at 4:05 pm (#
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  They’re so good! You’ll have to let me know how you like them. :)
Jennifer posted on April 6, 2013 at 7:05 am (#
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From the addition that you can just melt the butter in the pan while the oven is heating, I am assuming it is 3 tablespoons of butter, melted. Not 3 tablespoons of melted butter? Right?
- Jamielyn posted on April 8, 2013 at 3:01 pm (#
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  Hi Jennifer! Yes, correct. Just 3 TB of butter.
Princess posted on January 21, 2015 at 12:30 am (#
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Looks yummy!
I haven’t heard of these before. It “seems” like it must be healthier than traditional American buttermilk pancakes. Right? Lol
I have heard of, but never made, Dutch Babies. Are these similar??
- Jamielyn posted on February 2, 2015 at 2:37 pm (#
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  I don’t know about healthier with all the butter…but they are sure delicious! :) I haven’t heard of dutch babies before, but they may be similar.
Sharleen posted on March 14, 2016 at 5:33 pm (#
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Those German pancakes look really yummy!
Easy to make also!
Thanks for sharing.
My daughter will love this recipe.
Hugs!
Paige Flamm posted on March 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm (#
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We used to make german pancakes all the time, but we haven’t made them in months! We’re going to have to make them one night this week!

Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Siddhi posted on March 16, 2016 at 3:07 am (#
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HI,

Looks Yummy. I’m sure my toddler is gonna love it.Since we dont eat eggs, is there any substitute or even with any eggs the pancakes will taste the same.
- I Heart Naptime posted on March 16, 2016 at 9:24 am (#
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  One of my sons has an egg allergy and it’s quite difficult to do egg substitutes. There’s a few different things on the market, but the best luck I’ve found is cooking equal amounts tapioca flour with water until thick and gooey, let cool for 10 minutes then substitute 1/4 cup of the mixture for each egg – but I’ll warn you, it’s still not at all the same as using eggs in an recipe. Best of luck!

German Pancakes, AKA Fluffy Pancakes!