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Chocolate Dutch Baby {i.e. German Pancake!}

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the pan:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For the batter:
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk I use 2%
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (35 g) natural, unsweetened cocoa or Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • Fresh fruit
  • maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put two tablespoons butter in a glass 9X13-inch baking dish and pop the pan in the oven while it preheats (if it's taking a while to mix up the batter, keep an eye on the dish so the butter doesn't burn; take it out when the butter is melted).
  2. Combine the eggs, milk and vanilla in a blender and process on low speed until smooth, 10-20 seconds. Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt and blend until just combined; the batter should be smooth but take care not to overblend or the pancakes may turn out dense and cakey.
  3. Take the preheated, buttered pan out of the oven and swirl the butter to coat the bottom of the pan. Pour the batter into the pan and immediately return to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the pancake is puffy and lightly browned on the bottom and edges.
  4. Serve immediately with sweetened whipped cream, fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup (or whatever else you want to throw on there).

Notes

  • Flour: I have subbed the all-purpose flour for finely ground white whole wheat flour. The pancake is slightly more dense but still delicious.
  • Skillet/Baking Pans: you can experiment making in a cast iron skillet (maybe half this recipe for a 9-inch skillet) or other baking pan; I always use glass but take care when pouring the batter into the hot glass pan (if the batter is chilled at all, it can increase the chances of the pan cracking - you know, hot meets cold and all that; I've never had that happen, but want to give a fair warning).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.