Description
Mini German Pancakes are light, fluffy, and puffy breakfast treats baked in a muffin pan. These individual-sized oven-baked pancakes puff up beautifully and deflate slightly after baking, with a tender texture and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for serving warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted, divided
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (117g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pans
- Scant 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously butter 20 muffin cups using 2 1/2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Then dust each cup with flour, shaking out the excess, and set the pans aside.
- Make the Batter: In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Blend on high speed for about 10 seconds or until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway (approximately 3 tablespoons per cup). Place the pans into the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 17 minutes until the pancakes are puffed up and golden brown. They will resemble rounded muffins but will deflate slightly once removed from the oven.
- Release and Serve: Carefully run a knife around the edges of each pancake to loosen them from the pan, especially if using older muffin tins that tend to stick. Serve the mini pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Using a blender ensures the batter is well mixed and light for maximum puffiness.
- Butter and flour the muffin cups well to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Do not overfill the muffin cups; filling halfway allows the pancakes room to puff up.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as mini German pancakes tend to deflate as they cool.
- These can be customized with fruit toppings, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of syrup.
