Dutch Baby with Lemon Sugar

A classic German pancake that puffs up beautifully in the oven, served with a fragrant lemon-sugar topping. This golden, crispy-edged breakfast treat combines the flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a bright citrus finish.

4 servings
44 min

Ingredients

  • cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • cup whole milk
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 1 piece cast-iron skillet
  • 1 serving lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put skillet on middle rack of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together sugar and zest in a small bowl.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Beat eggs with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and frothy, then beat in milk, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and continue to beat until smooth, about 1 minute more (batter will be thin).

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Add butter to hot skillet and melt, swirling to coat. Add batter and immediately return skillet to oven. Bake until puffed and golden-brown, 18 to 25 minutes.

    25 min

  5. 5.

    Serve immediately, topped with lemon sugar.

    2 min

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