Uncle Dave's Soufflé Pancake

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the pancake from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The soufflé pancake is a popular dish in Japan, where it is known as “Japanese soufflé pancake.”
• The soufflé pancake was created by a Japanese chef in the 1980s.
• The soufflé pancake is made with a mixture of egg yolks, flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, salt, and vanilla extract.
• The soufflé pancake can be served with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.