Description
Light as air and delicately sweet, these Fluffy Japanese Souffle Pancakes are the perfect way to elevate your brunch game. Their cloud-like texture comes from whipped egg whites folded into a smooth yolk batter, then gently cooked until tall and jiggly. Serve with powdered sugar, berries, and syrup for a morning treat that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or cream of tartar
1 teaspoon butter (for greasing)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
1/4 cup fresh berries (optional)
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Separate the egg whites and yolks. Place egg whites in a clean bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Sift cake flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
4. Add lemon juice or cream of tartar to the egg whites and begin whipping. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold one-third of the meringue into the batter to loosen, then fold in the remaining meringue in two parts without deflating the mixture.
6. Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and grease lightly with butter.
7. Spoon batter into the skillet (use ring molds for height if desired). Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes.
8. Flip carefully and cook another 4 minutes until golden and set.
9. Serve warm with powdered sugar, berries, and mint.
Notes
Don’t skip whipping the egg whites to stiff peaks—this is key to the pancake’s height.
Use low heat and patience; cooking too quickly will flatten them.
Greasing the ring molds (if used) ensures the batter doesn’t stick and collapse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg