Swedish Oven-Baked Pancakes

Name: Swedish Oven-Baked Pancakes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-490185H46M
Total time: PT-490185H46M
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 4 Tablespoons butter or non-dairy butter substitute; 4 large eggs; 2 cups coconut milk lite or non dairy milk of choice; 1 cup (120 grams) gluten free all purpose flour or homemade flour blend with xanthan gum; 2 Tablespoons raw sugar or sugar substitute; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

by Lindsay Cotter Published: Dec 08, 2023

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These Swedish Oven-Baked Pancakes are made with a handful of gluten-free ingredients to create thick, custard-like, sweet pancakes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Baked in a single dish in the oven, they’re quick, easy, and extra tasty with all your favorite toppings. Dairy-free option, too.

A gluten free Swedish Pancake topped with sliced strawberries and a slice removed.

The Best Pancakes You’ll Ever Make

Once you learn how to make oven-baked pancakes, you’ll never go back! Full of subtle, sweet flavor, they’re unbelievably easy to make and oh-so-tasty.

Even better, combined in a blender and cooked in a single pan, there’s minimal prep time and clean-up is a breeze. Plus, one batch can feed several people, and you don’t have to waste precious minutes standing over a stove.

Mix and match all your favorite toppings for breakfast, brunch, or dessert perfect for holiday parties, weekend brunches, and everyday meals!

Overhead photo of a slice of Swedish Pancakes topped with strawberries and powdered sugar.

Up close photo of a fork slicing through a gluten free Swedish Pancake.

What are Swedish Pancakes?

Traditional Swedish oven-baked pancakes aren’t exactly the round, fluffy American pancakes you may be accustomed to. Instead, the batter is baked in one pan. As a result, the pancake will rise throughout the baking, becoming tall and puffy. Then, it will deflate slightly once it is removed from the oven and begins to cool. The end results creates an outer crust that is crispy around the edges yet soft and creamy inside similar to a soufflé!

Known as Ugnspannkaka, classic Swedish oven-baked pancake recipes are typically baked in a square or rectangular pan and cut into square slices. Then, they are commonly served with bacon and/or linderberries. Some traditional recipes even mix bacon right into the batter!

Are Swedish Pancakes the Same as A Dutch Baby?

Think of Swedish oven-baked pancakes and Dutch baby pancakes as cousins! While these baked pancakes can be made in a casserole dish or a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet, like Dutch baby pancakes, they aren’t quite the same.

A woman's hands holding a cast iron pan of Swedish Pancakes topped with berries.

A puffy Gluten Free Swedish Baked Pancake in a cast iron pan.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Better than any boxed pancake mix, just a handful of ingredients are all you need to make these Swedish oven-baked pancakes. Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete information, nutrition facts, calories, carbs, etc.

Note: Depending on who you ask, some Swedish pancakes are made with bacon mixed into the batter or served on the side along with lingonberry jam.

Coconut milk, eggs, butter and gluten free flour for Swedish Pancakes on a baking sheet.

Butter – Feel free to substitute non-dairy butter, if needed.
Large Eggs – These help enhance the flavor and provide structure to the pancake. We haven’t tested this recipe with egg substitutes but don’t think it would turn out well.
Coconut Milk Lite – Substitute a non-dairy milk of your choice such as almond milk, oat milk, or hemp milk.
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour – Use a store-bought blend or a homemade gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
Raw Sugar – Use a sugar substitute to keep this recipe sugar-free.
Kosher Salt – Just a pinch helps enhance the rest of the ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these Swedish baked pancakes on their own. Or, top them with options like:

Three plates each with a slice of Swedish Pancakes topped with strawberries and powdered sugar.

Crispy Bacon
Powdered Sugar
Gluten-Free Jam or Jelly
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Syrup or Hazelnut Spread
Fresh Fruit (Blueberries, Raspberry, Strawberry, Banana)
Chocolate Chips
Chopped Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans)
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon

How to Make Swedish Pancakes

With minimal prep time, a quick cook time, and no need to stand over a hot griddle, these pancakes are unbelievably easy to make!

Prepare. Preheat your oven, and place the butter in a baking dish or large cast iron pan or casserole dish. Transfer the dish to the oven to melt the butter.

Overhead photo of a blender filled with gluten free flour, eggs and milk.

Overhead photo of gluten free Swedish Pancakes batter in a blender.

Prepare the pancake batter. While the butter is melting, combine the pancake batter ingredients in a high-speed blender, pulsing until smooth.
Bake. Pour the batter into the hot baking dish over the melted butter. Do NOT stir! Then, transfer it to the oven to baked until the pancake is fluffy and golden.

A white baking pan with melted butter and gluten free Swedish pancake batter.

Overhead photo of a fluffy golden brown gluten free Swedish Pancake in a baking dish.

Note: The batter will rise and become puffy as it bakes and settles, deflating a bit as it begins to cool.

4. Serve. Sprinkle powdered sugar or your desired toppings on top, and enjoy warm!

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Common Questions

Can I Make This Recipe without a Blender?

Sure, just combine all the ingredients in a large bowl instead! To do so, we recommend whisking the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in a second bowl. Then, slowly transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients, and whisk just until combined. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, and bake as the recipe card states.

Can I Freeze These Pancakes?

Yes, transferred to an airtight container, these pancakes can be frozen for up to two months. For the best results, place a sheet of parchment paper between each pancake to prevent them from sticking together. To serve, allow your frozen pancakes to thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat as desired.

How to Store and Reheat

This recipe is best enjoyed right away. However, if you have leftovers, they can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
To reheat, warm your pancake in the microwave or a skillet over medium heat until your desired temperature is reached.