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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

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  • Author: Sarah Tag
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 pancakes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Japanese soufflé pancakes are super fluffy, jiggly, and pillowy soft! They are a delight to have for breakfast, snack, or dessert and will wow any lucky guests you invite for brunch!


Ingredients

Scale

For the pancake batter:

  • 2 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)

Optional toppings:

  • Sweetened whipped cream
  • Assorted berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup

Sweetened whipped cream (optional):

  • ½ cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the soufflé pancake batter:

  1. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks into separate mixing bowls.
  2. Into the egg yolks, add milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until combined.
  3. Sift in flour and baking powder. Whisk until smooth and no dry flour remains. Set aside.
  4. Into the egg whites, add vinegar or lemon juice. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar.
  5. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold ⅓ of the stiff meringue into the egg yolk batter using a rubber spatula. Gently fold until no streaks remain.
  7. Add the remaining meringue and fold until combined. Do not overmix, or the batter will deflate.
  8. Transfer the batter into a large spoon, cookie scoop, or piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Cook the pancakes:

  1. Heat a large nonstick pan over low heat and lightly grease with oil. Wipe away excess oil.
  2. Portion the batter into the pan, making 2 to 3 pancakes. Keep the batter tall for best results.
  3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 7-8 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  4. Gently flip the pancakes, cover, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  5. Serve immediately with whipped cream, berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.

Optional sweetened whipped cream:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.
  2. Whisk by hand or use a hand mixer until firm peaks form.
  3. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • If using a piping bag, a Wilton 2A tip is recommended.
  • Soufflé pancakes will slowly deflate after cooking but should remain fluffy.
  • An electric stovetop works best for even heat distribution.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 375 kcal
  • Sugar: 26.2g
  • Sodium: 155.5mg
  • Fat: 10.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat:
  • Trans Fat: 0.04g
  • Carbohydrates: 50.9g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 16.8g
  • Cholesterol: 375.6mg