Inspired by a classic Dutch baby but made healthier and vegan, this crispy and flaky baked vegan pancake is the ultimate weekend brunch! Maple strawberries get roasted at the same time, making this an easy weekend brunch idea.
– Aquafaba – Vegan butter – Plant-based milk – Silken soft tofu – Pure maple syrup – Pure vanilla extract – Lime juice – All-purpose flour – Sea salt – Baking powder – Ground ginger – Strawberries – Pure maple syrup
Preheat the oven to 350°F or 175°C. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegan butter in the microwave. Set aside the other 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegan butter. Add the aquafaba to a blender and blend until the mixture is very foamy, 15-20 seconds.
Pour the melted vegan butter into the blender with the aquafaba. Add the plant-based milk, silken tofu, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lime juice. Blend on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
Then add the flour, salt, baking powder, and ginger to the blender and blend. Allow the batter to rest in the blender for at least 10 minutes. While the batter is resting, place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the heated oven for 10-15 minutes. Once the batter has rested, give it a final whir in the blender. Then remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter.
Pour the pancake mixture into the pan and swirl the pan several times to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Transfer the skillet to the pre-heated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top and sides are lightly golden brown and slightly puffed up.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the strawberries to the lined sheet pan; then add the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, tossing to coat all the berries.
Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through (if possible) until the strawberries are very soft and the juices are bubbling. Once out of the oven, squeeze just a little bit of lime juice and sprinkle some lime zest on top of the berries.
For serving, you can serve the Dutch baby in the skillet and top it with the roasted strawberries or another type of berries. You could serve it with sauteed apples or pears on top. Or, just plain old maple syrup.