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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Light and airy pancakes that bring a touch of Japanese café culture right to your home. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned, and leveled
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Oil any neutral oil for cooking
Toppings
  • Sweetened whipped cream
  • Assorted berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
Whipped Cream (Optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar more or less to your preference
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

Make the soufflé pancake batter
  1. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two bowls.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  3. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and vinegar until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add the sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in three increments, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Cook the pancakes
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet with a little oil over low heat.
  2. Use a ring mold or a large cookie cutter to form pancake shapes.
  3. Pour in 1-2 spoonfuls of batter into the molds.
  4. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side.
  5. Carefully flip with a spatula and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden and fluffy.
Optional sweetened whipped cream
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Serve this on top of the pancakes.

Notes

Serve these pancakes warm, topped with sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup for an indulgent treat.