Description
Soft, fluffy, and delightfully delicious, these Mini German Pancakes are baked in a muffin pan for an easy, fun twist on traditional German pancakes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dessert, they’re quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or jam.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- Butter or cooking spray (for the muffin pan)
- Optional toppings: jam, fresh fruit, syrup, chocolate chips, bananas, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare your 12-hole muffin pan by spraying it with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until the batter is completely smooth and free of lumps. Gradually add the melted butter, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fill the muffin pan: Pour the batter into each muffin hole until it is about halfway full to allow room for puffing during baking.
- Bake the pancakes: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pancakes are golden brown and puffed up.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove the mini German pancakes from the oven and fill each with your choice of toppings such as jam, fresh fruit, syrup, chocolate chips, or bananas. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the muffin pan is well-greased to prevent sticking and to help the pancakes rise evenly.
- Do not overfill the muffin cups; the batter should only be halfway to leave space for rising.
- Try a variety of toppings to suit different tastes and occasions.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be reheated gently if needed.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, German
