Grandma’s Swedish Pancakes Recipe

These Swedish Pancakes are a breakfast staple. My husband’s grandmother often made this recipe and created tons of lasting memories by doing so. They are super easy to make (only a few ingredients needed!) and you can go simple or crazy with toppings!

Original post: October 2012 | Updated: December 2020

The original post for this recipe was written by my husband and instead of writing all new copy I want to keep his words. This recipe was his grandmother’s Swedish pancake recipe and he had a lot of really sweet things to say about the ‘cakes and his sweet grandma..

I call these Swedish pancakes because my awesome Grandma (who passed away a few years ago) is Swedish and made thousands of these for me and that’s what she called them, so that’s what they’ll always be to me.

My Grandma rocked. I have numerous childhood memories of vacations at her house in Norway, MI (the UP) and to this day my favorite foods come from her recipes. She was giving, caring and anyone who ever met her came away with a smile because of her genuine sweetness.

These pancakes were always eagerly anticipated whenever we were at Grandma’s or she was at our house. She would hover over the stove throwing out hot cakes to anyone and everyone until all bellies were crammed full. Good times.

HOW TO MAKE GRANDMA’S SWEDISH PANCAKES

STEP 1

Add the following ingredients to a blender or large mixing bowl:

• Eggs
• Milk
• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Vegetable oil

Blend/mix until combined. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a medium skillet (or spray with cooking spray) and set heat to medium-high.

STEP 2

Pour 1/4 cup of flour-sugar batter onto hot skillet, over the melted butter. Allow the pancake to cook for about a minute, or until the bottom side of the pancake begins to firm up. Using a spatula, flip the pancake. Cook for an additional minute, or to desired crispiness.

RECIPE NOTES: SWEDISH PANCAKES

• I’ve found that the easiest method for keeping the pan greased is generously coating it with cooking spray between each batch.
• Make sure your pan is nice and hot before you add batter to it! Not doing this will result in a ball of inedible dough and wasted ingredients.
• Once you’ve poured the 1/4 cup of batter onto your hot pan, give the pan a gentle turn to make sure the batter is covering bottom of pan. You’ll have a very thin layer of batter in the pan and this is exactly what you want.

WHAT TO TOP SWEDISH PANCAKES WITH

There are a hundred different ways to enjoy these cakes, but I’ll tell you a few of our favorites.

• Roll each pancake up with a pat of butter in the center and drizzle maple syrup over the top.
• Spread a bit of Nutella in the centers.
• Enjoy flat (like regular pancakes) with butter and fresh berries.
• Pour blueberry sauce over the top.
• A smear of mixed berry jam would be delicious, too!
• Our boys always love a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup over the top, too. Of course.

BEST PANCAKE RECIPES

Other delicious pancake options:

• Funfetti Strawberry Pancakes
• Chocolate Chip Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
• Blueberry Pancakes with Sprinkles
• Flourless Pancakes – a gluten free option for those that love pancakes for breakfast as much as I do shared by Mama Gourmand

OTHER DELICIOUS BREAKFAST RECIPES

• Make Homemade Bagels using only 5 ingredients and in 20 minutes from start to finish! NO YEAST or rising or waiting required. These easy bagels are soft, flavorful and taste great with savory or sweet toppings.
• You have just met your new go-to Blueberry Muffins recipe! These muffins turn out great every time, they are moist and totally packed with blueberries.
• Breakfast Pizza – This recipe is a combo of two types of meals, making it the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner fare. Pizza combined with eggs, spinach, bacon and goat cheese? Yes, please!
• I have been making (and perfecting) the BEST Breakfast Casserole for YEARS and it is one of my all-time favorite breakfast foods. This is perhaps my favorite thing ever to make for brunches. It is a massive hit every single time!
• Transform French Toast into a Mixed Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake! The croissants add such a delicious buttery texture. Let it sit in the fridge overnight so it is ready to bake the next day!