Description
This oven-baked Dutch Baby is light, fluffy, and golden with crispy edges and a custardy center. Perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast, it’s topped with maple whipped cream for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
For the Dutch Baby
3 large eggs (at room temperature, helps with rise)
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted in the skillet)
For the Maple Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven & skillet – Place a 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
Blend the batter – In a blender, combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and slightly frothy, about 20–30 seconds. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Melt the butter – Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
Pour & bake – Immediately pour the batter into the skillet. Bake 18–22 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
Make whipped cream – Beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Add maple syrup and vanilla, then whip to medium peaks.
Serve – Slice the Dutch Baby, top with maple whipped cream, and serve warm.
Notes
The Dutch Baby will naturally deflate after baking—this is normal.
Use room-temperature eggs and milk for maximum puff.
For extra flair, dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in a 300°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge with topping
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: dutch baby pancake, oven pancake, brunch recipe, maple whipped cream