Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’S Cake) Recipe

Name: Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’S Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Eggs, Separated; 1 Pinch Salt; 3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided; 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Crushed Almonds; 2 Tablespoons Raisins

Servings: persons

1
Separate eggs. With a hand mixer, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt, about 45 seconds.
2
In a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons sugar, all of the flour, baking powder, egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix into a smooth batter. Carefully stir in beaten egg whites.
3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick pan on low to medium heat. Pour in the batter. (If it's too much, don't pour in everything-make a second pancake instead.) Put a lid on cook for about 4 minutes until the bottom side of the pancake is golden brown, then flip.
4
Tear pancake into pieces with two forks (be careful not to scratch your nonstick pan, use plastic utensils if you have them). Transfer the fluffy pancake pieces to plates.
5
Quickly add the rest of the butter and sugar to the pan and sprinkle in the almonds and raisins. Caramelize everything for no more than 1 minute on medium heat, then pour it over the torn pancakes.
6
And there you have it: your Kaiserschmarrn is ready!

313

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Eggs, Separated, 1 Pinch Salt, 3 Tablespoons Sugar, Divided, 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’S Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’S Cake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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