Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

high rise pancakes

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (37 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

287
Calories
2.7g
Fat
56.2g
Carbohydrates
8.8g
Protein
49mg
Cholesterol
31mg
Sodium
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Recipe Description

I call these Fluffy Japanese Pancakes high rise pancakes because they expand as they cook. I use a special cooking mold in the pan to ensure that the pancakes expand upwards rather than outwards. When making these pancakes, use rings molds which measure 3¾ inches in diameter and 1¼ inches in height.

This fluffy Japanese pancakes recipe is really easy to make too. Start by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl to make a batter. Leave to rest for about 15 minutes while you prepare the griddle and cooking molds. Place the molds on the griddle and half fill with pancake batter. Cook on both sides until you have a high rise pancake which easily pops out of the mold. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings!

To make these Fluffy Japanese Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make batter

    15 min
    Step 1 - Fluffy Japanese PancakesStep 1 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Whisk 2 eggs, 7 ounces of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla together in a large bowl. Add 1⅔ cups of flour, 1¾ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ cup of sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Set to one side to rest and thicken for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat griddle and prepare molds

    1 min
    Step 2 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Lightly grease the surface of your griddle and preheat to 300 °F. Spray cooking molds generously with cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Half fill molds with batter

    1 min
    Step 3 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Place greased molds on the griddle and fill each one halfway with batter.

  4. 4

    Cook batter

    5 min
    Step 4 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Cook batter until bubbles start to form and burst on the surface of the pancake and the edges look cooked.

  5. 5

    Flip

    4 min
    Step 5 - Fluffy Japanese PancakesStep 5 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Carefully slide a large spatula underneath the pancake, until all of the pancake is on the spatula. Or use silicone BBQ and kitchen tongs. Flip the pancake quickly and as it lands back down on the griddle, push the ring mold down firmly to stop the pancake batter from seeping out.

  6. 6

    Continue to cook

    2 min
    Step 6 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Continue to cook the pancake for a few more minutes. Lift the mold and the pancake should pop out easily.

  7. 7

    Repeat

    6 min
    Step 7 - Fluffy Japanese PancakesStep 7 - Fluffy Japanese PancakesStep 7 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Repeat the process with the remaining pancake batter.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    Serve these high rise pancakes with your favorite toppings.

These simple cute Fluffy Japanese Pancakes are a delicious breakfast option which are bound to get your weekend off to a great start. Try them out soon and please come back to leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Emily Johnson
March 7, 2025
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Superb fluffy pancakes!

Grace
December 22, 2024
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These Fluffy Japanese Pancakes are simply amazing. I made them for my husband's birthday, and he loved the height and fluffiness. So easy to whip up with simple ingredients. A new family favorite for sure.

Charlie
May 1, 2024
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Alright, so I whipped these up for brekkie and OMG, they’re a total game-changer. Light as air and super fluffy! Me and the missus were buzzing like kids on sugar. Definitely a weekend fave now.

Willy
February 3, 2024
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Fluffy pancakes rule!

Nina
December 10, 2023
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Delicious! My kids couldn't get enough of these fluffy pancakes. They were amazed at how high they rose! We had a fun Saturday morning cooking together, and now it’s our new favorite breakfast. I can't wait to add some fruit toppings next time!

Nina Roberts
October 20, 2023
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OMG, these Fluffy Japanese Pancakes are just the best! Tried them on a lazy Sunday and they turned out so light and fluffy! Genuinely felt like a pro chef. I even added some berries on top, and they were a hit with my mates. Totally recommend!

Nora Smith
October 15, 2023
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These pancakes remind me of my Japan trip!

Kimberly Johnson
October 11, 2023
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These Fluffy Japanese Pancakes were a hit with my kids. We made them for Sunday brunch, and they loved helping with the molds. The pancakes turned out so tall and fluffy, it felt like we were having a special treat. Thanks for sharing this recipe

Brad
October 4, 2023
Verified

Delicious!

Diana
October 1, 2023
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Simply delicious! Family loved them. Reminded me of my childhood in Italy, making pancakes with my Nonna every Sunday morning!

Tina
July 4, 2023
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These pancakes are amazing! I made them for breakfast with my little niece and we couldn’t stop smiling at how fluffy they turned out. The recipe was simple and a huge hit! Thanks for sharing this delight!

Ethan Carter
March 25, 2023
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Superb

Quinn Anderson
December 13, 2022
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These pancakes are a hit.

Xavi
August 16, 2022
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Delicious!

Xavier Lopez
November 16, 2021
Verified

These pancakes are bomb. We had 'em for brunch, super fluffy & easy to whip up. Total hit.

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