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fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes stacked with whipped cream

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

These fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are tall, airy, and incredibly soft thanks to whipped egg whites folded into the batter. Cooked slowly over low heat, they rise into delicate, cloud-like pancakes that feel like a café-style brunch treat you can easily recreate at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
  • powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula
  • nonstick pan
  • pan lid

Method
 

  1. Separate the eggs, placing the egg yolks in one bowl and the egg whites in another clean bowl.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the flour and baking powder to the yolk mixture and mix until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add a scoop of meringue to the yolk batter and mix to loosen it, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites using a spatula.
  6. Heat a lightly greased nonstick pan over very low heat and scoop tall mounds of batter into the pan.
  7. Add a tablespoon of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  8. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook another 4 minutes until fully set and fluffy.
  9. Serve immediately with powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Notes

Use very low heat and a covered pan to allow the pancakes to cook through without burning. Fold the whipped egg whites gently to keep the batter airy. For taller pancakes, stack extra batter on top while cooking or use a ring mold. Serve immediately for the best texture.