Are you pancake impaired? Or just don't want the mess? Try this foolproof method for great pancakes. Super easy, just mix and bake. No skill needed.
Editor's Note: Originally published February 9, 2015. Updated July with re-edited photos and text. Please enjoy one of our favorite recipes as we go into the fresh blueberry season.
I cook fairly well, but I can make a mess of pancakes. I have had good days but the bad days are still frequent. I under-cook or over-cook, or I mess up the flip.
The pancake gods have not been kind to me. I tried to overcome this with a version called a "Dutch baby" but still had an issue. I needed pancakes for dummies. Well, this is it.
My wife is a "blueberry-hound," so I decide on a blueberry version, but any fruit could be used. Or plain would be just fine. I now have carrot cake and banana nut versions, too.
Carrot Cake Pancakes – Oven Baked
I based this on a Martha Stewart baked pancake recipe, but I simplified. The original seemed a little heavy on the blueberries and was a little flat. Pump up the baking powder a little and cut back the berries a tiny amount and you have my wife repeatedly saying 5 and wanting this for Valentine Day breakfast.
My Rating
Rating from my wife and I won't disagree.
Pro Tips: Notes on Oven Baked Pancakes
I used 10-inch cast iron, but a 9-inch pie pan or another pan should be fine.
This recipe makes a large breakfast for 2. If you want more, increase the amount by 50% and use two eggs and bake in a 12-inch pan.
Don't be afraid to turn the broiler on near the end to increase the browning.
Other Great Breakfast Treats
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
How To Cook Sausage in the Oven
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Raspberry Scones with Cream Cheese
Preheat oven to 375 with a rack about 2/3 of thirds of the way up the oven. Place an oven-safe pan into heat also. I used a 10 inch cast iron pan. A pie pan or fry pan would work also.
Mix wet ingredients. 3/4 cup milk, one egg, two tablespoons melted butter. Whisk.
Mix dry ingredients. One cup flour, three tablespoons sugar, two teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Whisk. Mix wet into dry. Whisk until just combined. Do not overdo it.
When the oven is hot, remove the pan and melt one tablespoon butter being sure to get sides.
Pour batter into the heated buttered pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup blueberries into the batter then sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoon sugar. Berries may be fresh or frozen (do not thaw).
Bake until browning nicely. 25 minutes for me. A toothpick should come out clean if you want to double check. You may want to turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to get more browning.
Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes then sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) to serve with syrup.
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Oven Baked Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Wet
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter - melted
Other
- 1 tablespoon butter - for pan
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- powdered sugar
- syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 with a rack about 2/3 of thirds of the way up the oven. Place an oven-safe pan into heat also. I used a 10 inch cast iron pan. A pie pan or fry pan would work also.
- Mix wet ingredients. 3/4 cup milk, one egg, two tablespoons melted butter. Whisk.
- Mix dry ingredients. One cup flour, three tablespoons sugar, two teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Whisk. Mix wet into dry. Whisk until just combined. Do not overdo it.
- When the oven is hot, remove the pan and melt one tablespoon butter being sure to get sides.
- Pour batter into the heated buttered pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup blueberries into the batter then sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoon sugar. Berries may be fresh or frozen (do not thaw).
- Bake until browning nicely. 25 minutes for me. A toothpick should come out clean if you want to double check. You may want to turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to get more browning.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes then sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) to serve with syrup.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tip
- I'm using 1/4 of the recipe as the serving size. That would be about a standard small size pancake size. We commonly eat double that.
- This is an easy recipe to adjust the size.-2 servings (half recipe) - 6 inch round pan, or an 8 1/2 X 4 1/2 standard loaf pan.-4 servings (full recipe) - 10 inches cast iron fry pan, but any similar size pan will work. A 9-inch round or 8-9 inch square pan will be fine. The thickness will vary a bit.-6 servings (1 1/2 recipe) - You can use a 12 inch cast iron fry pan, a standard 9X13 cake pan, or 1/4 sheet pan.-8 servings (double recipe) - I don’t know of a pan this size, so use two of the 4 serving recommendations.-12 servings (triple recipe) - 1/2 size sheet pan.
- If you are adjusting the size of the recipe, round up the amount of eggs.
- If the pancake is done by the toothpick test but not browned to your liking. Turn on the broiler for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Originally published February 9, 2015
Lana
In reading your instructions, I saw you said this was for 2. So I counted my calories. Then, I JUST noticed in the recipe, you said it was for 4. So this whole pancake is actually 1248 and half of it is 624? Oops. I ate half.
Lana
Marvelous! This is perfect the way it is, so I’m not sure why I’m asking about a change. On the whole, I like thinner pancakes. When it was baking, I realized how thick they were going to be and worried a bit. No need, they were great. But I wondered if the same amount in 2 pans Would work, and if so, how much to change the baking time/temp?
Lana
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Hi Lana,
You can change things around easily. It is just a pancake.
So a 10 inch cast iron has a surface area of just under 80 sq. inches. A 12 inch is a bit under 120, so 50% more. Your pancake will be 33% thinner. The baking time will decrease some. I have never done this but I would start checking with a toothpick at about 15-18 minutes. It will not be very brown and you will need a bit of broiler time at the end.
Dan
Lana
This, in various flavors, has become a regular in our house. I do put it in. 9x13 pan and cook for 20 minutes before doing a short broil to brown, just because I prefer a thinner pancake. This morning I used cranberries. Just as good! I also use Stevia instead of sugar. I have powdered stevia that says it measures the same as sugar, but I reduce it by 1/3 because it is sweeter.
Mary Dowell
I'm not pancake impaired, but I do hate making a few at a time and eating last. I was intrigued by the notion of us eating together and this is now the way I will always make pancakes.
I make a double batch, doubling all ingredients.
I use a 9" stoneware pan, lined with parchment because I like easy cleanup.
All dry in in a bowl. All wet ingredients, whisked in a measuring cup.
When I'm thinking, I can put the pancakes and a pan of bacon in the oven together but if I'm still sleepy, bacon first and pancakes when hubby's awake.
These bake up high and light. Haven't been disappointed yet!
Thanks for the recipe!
Mary Dowell
Oh, wanted to mention, I used olive oil and monk fruit sweetner.
He never noticed!
DrDan
Hi Mary,
Welcome to the blog and so sorry about the delayed response.
It does free you up in the morning. I just hate to work early in the morning. I do this with both sausage and bacon in the oven.
This is also my wife's special day breakfast... Mother's day is coming.
Thanks so much for the note(s) and rating.
DrDan
Morgan
I am so going to make these ASAP. I too love to cook but I have issues with pancakes too. Glad to know it’s not just me.
Thanks
Darr
Forget the recipe i want to spend time with those two babies. Talk about cute, they are so beautiful.... One of my favorite dog's of all time, so gentle and loving. take more photo's of them . Thank you.
Jaime
I made these for breakfast yesterday. My boyfriend said he felt like a 5 star man eating these. So yummy. Looking forward to trying other variations.
Kari Greenwood
I'm making this again today and can I just say I love how the instructions also include the amounts needed!!!
DrDan
Hi Kari,
This has become my wife's "special breakfast" along with baked sausage patties.
Putting the amount in the instructions is something I always find useful. Almost all my recipes have that in recent years. I set down after cooking and write out the instructions with ingredients from memory. Then I do the ingredient list from them.
Thanks for the note.
Dan
Brian Mooney
Wondeful recipe! Used white wheat flour. Adds whole grain benefits, such as more fiber, without changing the flavor. Just add a pinch more baking powder. Still always comes out grear! Can slso substitute flax or almond milk ( no sugar added variety).
Brian Mooney
Wondeful recipe! Used white wheat flour. Adds whole grain benefits, such as more fiber, without changing the flavor. Just add a pinch more baking powder. Still always comes out grear!
Alicia
Made this is a pie pan this morning. Easy and delicious! The girls loved it. We will be making this again. Thank you!
DrDan
Hi Amber, Kari and Jean,
Thanks to all of you for your notes and ratings. I have been combining this with the baked sausage recently. I keep temp to 375 but convection. Works fairly well. Of course the pancake takes a few minutes less.
DrDan
Jean
Loved this recipe. It was easy and tasted great. When I'm cooking an early morning breakfast, easy is a requirement. Plus it passed the husband taste test which is a plus! Thank you.
Kari
I used regular salt and by mistake put 2 Tablespoons of butter in pan but it was DELICIOUS this morning! Thank you for the recipe
Amber
Absolutely perfect...right down to the baking time. I used a pie pan and added just a touch of lemon zest. This is a keeper for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Pat
Thanks, I can't wait to try this recipe! I am also pancake impaired and my husband and I love dutch baby recipes. The picture of Lily and Molly playing in the snow is adorable too.
DrDan
Pancake impairment is a real issue for a food blogger. There is so much expected and I just have issues. This solved it. I don't remember what happened with the Dutch baby last summer... I think it was a sticking pan issue. It was on my try again list.
The girls do love fresh snow and always are good for a picture. All dogs should come in pairs.
Thanks so much for the note and rating.
Dan