American · Breakfast & brunch

Dutch baby pancake

Name: Dutch baby pancake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1 cup fresh berries; Confectioners sugar, for serving

A dramatically puffed cast-iron pancake with crisp edges, a custardy center, lemon, berries, and sugar.

About 50 minTotal

About 30 minActive

$Cost

EasyDifficulty

Makes 4 servings

Equipment

Preheat a 9-inch metal cake pan; the crust will be lighter but still valid.
Best starting skillet
Lodge 10.25-Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet · L8SK3
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Another workable path: Preheat a 9-inch metal cake pan; the crust will be lighter but still valid.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We matched the recipe’s diameter and preheating method, then checked material, heat retention, cooktop fit, weight, care, stable model identity, and exact destination. Kwilt has not cooked with this skillet.
Lodge 10.25-Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet · L8SK3: The 10.25-inch seasoned surface matches the recipe footprint and retains enough heat to create the crisp cornbread edge promised by a preheated skillet method. Trade-off: It weighs more than five pounds, the handles become hot, and avoiding rust requires prompt hand washing, drying, and light oiling.
Another workable path: Preheat a 9-inch metal cake pan with the recipe’s fat; the crust will be lighter but the crumb and flavor remain valid.
Sources
Lodge cast-iron material and care
Amazon exact product listing

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

3 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 cup fresh berries
Confectioners sugar, for serving

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F with a inside for at least 20 minutes.
Blend eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and lightly foamy, about 30 seconds.
Carefully remove the hot skillet, add butter, and swirl to coat bottom and sides. Pour batter in immediately and return to the oven.
Bake without opening the door until dramatically puffed, deeply golden at the edges, and set in the center, 17 to 20 minutes.
Bring the skillet directly to the table, then finish with lemon, berries, and confectioners sugar. Serve at once before the inevitable collapse.