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An Austrian pancake

is called Kaiserschmarrn

February 01, 2026 Winter Europese Pan Cakes
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4 large eggs, separated            
1/8 teaspoon salt                     
2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar 
200 ml whole milk                 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract             
125 gram all purpose flour    
to fry: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter    
to serve: icing sugar 
optional: compote or fresh fruits

If you've ever been on a winter sports vacation in Austria (we haven't), you've probably had Kaiserschmarrn. We've heard from people who have done, that they serve this Austrian pancake which is also very popular with Dutch skiers. Even though we don't go skiing, we think this pancake would be delicious. It's a good time to bake it now, so we can enjoy them at Candlemas. :))

How to make Kaiserschmarrn at home

 

 

Separate the eggs and set the egg yolks aside for now.

Place egg whites, salt and sugar in the mixer.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks appear, but not stiff.

Add egg yolks, 100 ml milk, 15g sugar and the vanilla to a bowl.

Beat the mixture until well combined.

Gradually sift in the flour.

Beat the flour in parts into the egg-mixture.

Verwarm de oven voor op 200°C / 180°C hetelucht
 
 

Whisk until all is wel combined.

Add the remaining milk and whisk.

Gradually beat in the egg whites.

Now the batter is ready.

Melt the tablespoon butter on medium heat

Pour the batter into the pan.

Bake the pancake for 1 minute.

Then bake 10-12 minutes in the oven.

The top will then be golden brown.

  • place the pan back on the stove top, on low heat and break the pancake into quarters
  • check if the bottom is also browned, if not leave the pan on top of the stove a minute longer

Then break the quarters into bite size pieces.

Dust the Kaiserschmarrn generously with icing sugar.

Happy Michaelmas!