Have you seen those tall, fluffy, jiggly Japanese souffle pancakes all over Instagram and TikTok? They look like little clouds of pancake perfection. Well get ready, because with this foolproof recipe you'll be making the fluffiest, most delicious souffle pancakes you've ever tasted!
These Japanese souffle pancakes have a beautifully soft, custard-like interior with a light, airy texture. Unlike traditional American pancakes, they get their signature tall shape and incredible rise from whipped egg whites folded into the pancake batter. Topped with butter, syrup, fruits, cream, or any of your favorite pancake toppings, these will be your new breakfast obsession.
Here's what you need for the fluffiest souffle pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1⁄4 cup cake flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1⁄4 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. Separate the eggs into two bowls - whites in one, yolks in another. Let the egg whites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. This helps them whip up higher.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, 1 tbsp melted butter, and vanilla. Sift in the cake flour and whisk until smooth with no lumps.
3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed. Once they start to get foamy, sprinkle in the cream of tartar and sugar. Continue beating until you have stiff, glossy peaks.
4. Take 1⁄3 of the whipped egg whites and gently fold them into the egg yolk mixture with a spatula. This will lighten the batter. Then gently fold in the remaining whipped whites until just combined. Don't overmix.
5. Heat a non-stick pan or souffle pancake pan over medium-low heat. Add a bit of butter or oil and swirl to coat. Scoop about 1⁄4 cup of batter into the pan and smooth into a circle.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Then place a lid or baking sheet over the pan and cook for 2 minutes more to cook through the center.
7. Remove the pancakes and wipe the pan before making the next batch. Top with anything you'd like -- butter, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, you name it!
These souffle pancakes take a bit of work with the whipped egg whites, but I guarantee they are worth the effort. So light, so fluffy, so delicious! Air pockets of pancake perfection in every bite. Your morning will never be the same!
What are you waiting for? Make a big stack of these Japanese souffle pancakes this weekend for an extra special breakfast treat. Let me know how it goes!