Description
These fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes rise like clouds and melt in your mouth with every bite. Inspired by café culture in Japan and influenced by French soufflés, this recipe delivers dreamy brunch magic right at home. A beautiful blend of tradition and creativity, these pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts, special brunches, or sweet dessert moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- ¼ cup cake flour or all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice
- Butter or neutral oil for greasing
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks and whites carefully. Ensure no yolk gets into the whites.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with milk, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth. Sift in flour and baking powder, then mix gently.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar and continue beating to stiff, glossy peaks.
- Fold egg whites into the yolk mixture in thirds, gently folding with a spatula to maintain airiness.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Place ring molds in the pan if using. Scoop batter into molds or directly onto the pan, stacking high for rise.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 5–6 minutes until set. Flip gently and cook another 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Use low heat and cook slowly to prevent burning. Avoid overbeating or undermixing egg whites. Soufflé pancakes are best enjoyed immediately while warm and fluffy. Ring molds help with height but are optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg