Last updated: June 27, 2026 This Dutch baby pancake recipe is the easiest way to turn a handful of pantry staples into something that looks truly spectacular. See the recipe card below for exact measurements and timing. A Dutch baby pancake is a large, oven-baked pancake cooked in a cast iron skillet that puffs dramatically in the oven then collapses into a crisp-edged, custardy bowl. It lands somewhere between a crepe, a popover, and a Yorkshire pudding.