Pancakes (Cake Bread)

Pancakes (Cake Bread) is a easy American recipe that serves 3. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Philippe Etchebest on YouTube.

Prep: 45 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min

Cost: $2.97 total, $0.99 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All‑purpose flour (Sift if possible)
  • 10 g Baking powder (About 2 teaspoons)
  • 30 g White sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • 8 g Vanilla sugar (1 packet)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 300 ml Whole milk (Room temperature)
  • 2 Eggs (Separate whites from yolks)
  • 60 ml Maple syrup (For serving)
  • 30 g Apricot jam (Optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients

    Pour the flour, baking powder, white sugar, vanilla sugar and salt into the glass bowl. Gently mix with the whisk until homogeneous.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Create a well and add the egg yolk

    Make a well in the center of the dry mixture, place the egg yolk in it, add a small portion of the milk and gently mix, incorporating the flour gradually until you obtain a smooth batter without lumps.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Whip the egg whites

    Separate the whites from the yolks. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Fold the whites into the batter

    Using the spatula, fold the whipped whites into the batter with a quick lifting motion to avoid deflating them.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Rest the batter

    Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. It will rise slightly.

    Time: PT30M

  6. Cooking the pancakes

    Heat the non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat (about 180°C). Pour a small ladle of batter, let it brown for 1‑2 minutes, flip when bubbles appear on the surface, cook another 1 minute. Repeat until the batter is used up.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: feu moyen (≈180°C)

  7. Serving

    Stack the pancakes on a plate, drizzle generously with maple syrup and/or add apricot jam. Serve immediately, warm.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, gluten, milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Pancakes (Cake Bread)

Recipe by Philippe Etchebest

Light and airy pancakes, inspired by Anglo‑Saxon traditions, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The batter rests for 30 minutes, the egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks for an airy texture, and everything is cooked over medium heat to achieve a beautiful golden color. Served with maple syrup or apricot jam, they are enjoyed warm, with buttered fingers.

EasyAmericanServes 3

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Source Video
52m
Prep
8m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.97
Total cost
$0.99
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whip egg whites to stiff peaks
  • Let the batter rest 30 minutes
  • Cook over medium‑high heat for a golden color

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters during cooking.
  • Handle hot utensils with oven mitts.
  • Do not leave egg whites at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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