Cottagecore Pancake (aka Dutch Baby)
There’s something so magical about a Dutch baby pancake that makes it feel like it belongs in a storybook kitchen. Around here, we call it a Cottagecore Pancake because that’s exactly what it feels like. It’s whimsical, cozy, and comes out of the oven all puffed up and golden, and then theres the added colorful fresh berries.
Wait… is it even Dutch?
Funny enough, a Dutch baby pancake isn’t actually Dutch! It has German American roots. The name “Dutch” most likely came from a mishearing of “Deutsch,” which means German. It’s believed this fluffy oven pancake got its start in a little family-run restaurant in Seattle back in the early 1900s. So technically, it’s more of a baked German pancake.
I like to top mine with mixed berries and powdered sugar, but you can use whatever fruit you have on hand. It’s also delicious with a drizzle of maple syrup or pancake syrup. This is one of those simple, special breakfasts that makes any slow morning feel extra sweet.
I usually make mine in a cast iron skillet, but I’ve also done a muffin tin version for little Cottagecore Muffins. Either way, it’s easy, cozy, and always a hit with the family.
Here’s how I make it:
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Cottagecore Pancake (aka Dutch Baby)
Description
A cozy and whimsical take on the classic German pancake, this Cottagecore Pancake (aka Dutch Baby) is light, fluffy, and bakes to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet. It’s the perfect recipe for slow mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want something simple but special. Top with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate cottage-style breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- mixed berries
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Blend together flour, salt, eggs, milk, and 2 tbsp melted better in blender.
- Melt the remaining 2 tosp on a 10inch cast iron on the stovetop.
- Pour batter into cast iron and bake for 17-18 minutes.
- Top with fruit and powdered sugar
Notes
I used a 8 inch cast iron but I didn't pour the entire batter
Alternatively you can pour the batter into a greased muffin baking tray and make cottagcore muffins!
Let me know if you try it or make it your own. It’s a favorite in our home, and I hope it brings a little magic into yours too.
xo Melissa
