Shredded Sweet Pancake
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Vegetarian German

Shredded Sweet Pancake

A light, tender German pancake torn into golden ribbons in the pan, finished with butter and confectioners’ sugar. Raisins soaked in warm water add little bursts of sweetness without weighing down the batter.

30 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Cover the raisins with hot water and leave them for 10 minutes, then drain well and pat dry. This softens them so they remain tender in the pancake.
2
Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla, then whisk just until smooth; do not overmix once the flour disappears.
3
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks. Fold them into the batter in two additions, followed by the drained raisins, until the mixture is airy with only a few small white streaks.
4
Heat a 25-cm nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter until foaming but not browned, then pour in half of the batter and spread it into an even layer about 1 cm thick.
5
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the underside is golden and the top is mostly set. Flip the pancake in two or three sections and cook uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes more.
6
Add half of the remaining butter and use two wooden spoons or spatulas to tear the pancake into irregular bite-size pieces. Toss and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, turning often, until the edges are crisp and deep golden.
Golden shredded sweet pancake pieces crisping in butter AI-generated image
7
Transfer the first batch to a warm plate and repeat steps 4 through 6 with the remaining batter and butter. Dust generously with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately with applesauce.
Shredded sweet pancake dusted with confectioners’ sugar and served with applesauce AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Separating the eggs gives the batter lift, while a brief covered cook sets the center before the pancake is torn and caramelized in butter. The result is crisp-edged, soft-centered, and pleasantly irregular.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a buttered skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until hot throughout. Avoid high heat, which can toughen the pancake.

Nutrition / serving

461kcal
13.21 gprotein
66.66 gcarbs
15.86 gfat
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Published 13 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026