Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)

Name: Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 ml whole milk; 3 large eggs; 1 tbsp caster sugar; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); 200 g plain flour; 50 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

ByWei Ling

Feb 3, 20261 min

4.7(78)

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30-35 minutes

Total Time

50 min

Servings

4-6

Difficulty

easy

Make pannukakku, the beloved Finnish oven pancake with golden edges and a custardy centre, perfect with jam, berries, or a dusting of sugar.

4.7 (78 ratings)

Unlike the flipped pancakes of Pancake Day, pannukakku is a Finnish classic that gets baked right in the oven, no spatula required.

This custardy, golden pancake puffs up beautifully while baking, forming caramelised edges and a soft, eggy centre. It’s often sliced into squares and served warm with jam, fresh berries, or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Especially popular with children, pannukakku is a beloved breakfast, dessert, or iltapala (evening snack) in Finnish homes.

In our family, it’s a February favourite, appearing right around Laskiainen and Pancake Day. I bake it in my trusty Nordic Ware Natural Aluminium Square Cake Pan, serve it still warm from the oven, and always end up going back for seconds.

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Golden Finnish oven pancake (pannukakku) baked in a square tray, sliced and served with jam and berries on a rustic wooden table — Pannukakku—Finland’s custardy oven pancake, best served warm with raspberry jam or powdered sugar

Notes:

– The pancake will deflate slightly after baking. This is normal.

– Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day.

Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 30-35 minutesServes: 4-6 easy

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 225°C (fan 210°C).
2
Grease a 24 cm square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla (if using).
4
Gradually add the flour, whisking until smooth.
5
Stir in the melted butter.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until puffed and golden, especially at the edges.
8
Let cool slightly before slicing.
9
Serve warm with raspberry jam, berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.