Baked Simple German Pancake (Auflaufen)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Simple and Delicious Baked German Pancake Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

24 min

Ready In

34 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

297

Sugar

Fat

19g

The Baked Simple German Pancake, or Auflaufen in German, is a classic breakfast dish often served in Germany. This easy to make pancake is oven-baked, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. The nutmeg not only adds flavor to the pancake but has a host of health benefits. The Baked Simple German Pancake is perfect for a weekend breakfast or a brunch gathering with friends and family. Adding various toppings and flavors can also make this recipe versatile and unique.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and flour until the mixture is free of lumps.
3.	Add beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and continue whisking until smooth.
4.	Spray Pam cooking spray on a baking dish and pour the pancake mixture.
5.	Sprinkle nutmeg on the top and bake for 14 minutes.
6.	Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 10 minutes.
7.	Remove from the oven and let it cool for a bit.
8.	Serve with butter and syrup if desired.

PROS

This baked German pancake recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal time and effort.

It is light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, the perfect pancake texture.

The recipe is also versatile, making it suitable for a quick breakfast or brunch and can be served with various toppings and flavors.

CONS

This recipe contains flour and butter that contributes to the pancake’s high calorie count, but the recipe’s serving size can be adjusted accordingly.

Also, the pancake’s fluffiness may not be to everyone’s liking as the texture is not like a traditional pancake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pancake contains protein from the eggs and is a good source of calcium from the milk.
The baked style is also a healthier choice as opposed to the traditional fried pancake.
Nutmeg is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can improve digestion when consumed in moderation.

	1/2 cup cold milk
	1/2 cup flour
	2 beaten eggs
	1/8 cup melted butter
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla
	1 pinch salt
	Pam cooking spray
	sprinkling nutmeg