Description
Want to start your morning with a breakfast that’s as fun to eat as it is to look at? These Jiggly Japanese Pancakes are an ultra-fluffy twist on traditional pancakes. With their cloud-like texture and satisfying bounce, they offer a luxurious cafe-style breakfast right at home. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast idea, easy brunch recipe, or Instagram-worthy food, this light and airy treat hits all the right notes. This recipe is a must-try for fans of soft, souffle-style pancakes and anyone who loves creative breakfast ideas that actually work.
Ingredients
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice
Vegetable oil for greasing
Instructions
1. Separate egg yolks and whites into two clean bowls.
2. Whisk yolks with milk and vanilla until smooth.
3. Sift in cake flour and baking powder, then whisk until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
5. Gradually add sugar and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
6. Fold the whites into the yolk mixture gently in three parts.
7. Lightly oil a nonstick pan and place ring molds if using.
8. Spoon in the batter and cook covered on low heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
9. Carefully remove from the mold and serve warm with toppings of choice.
Notes
Make sure your egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks—this is the key to the perfect jiggle.
Use ring molds to help the pancakes rise evenly and hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Japanese pancakes, souffle pancakes, fluffy breakfast, easy pancake recipe