If you love pancakes but want to skip standing at the stove flipping each one, this Baked Pancakes with Vanilla Sauce recipe is perfect for you! Fluffy, oven-baked pancakes are sliced and served warm with a rich, creamy vanilla sauce poured over the top—perfect for lazy weekends, brunch with family, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights. It’s a simple, comforting dish that feels a little extra special.
🥞 For the Pancakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ¼ cups milk
2 eggs
3 tbsp melted butter or oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed.
Pour into prepared dish and smooth the top.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool slightly while you make the sauce.
🍮 For the Vanilla Sauce:
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream (or more milk)
¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp butter
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a saucepan, whisk milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
Stir constantly until it thickens—about 5–7 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour warm sauce over pancake slices.
💡 Optional toppings: Fresh berries, cinnamon, maple syrup drizzle, or whipped cream.
