What do you get when you cross fluffy clouds with a matcha daydream? Matcha soufflé pancakes, aka the brunch main character you didn’t know you needed.
These pillowy-soft stacks aren’t just a treat for your taste buds. They’re a whole aesthetic. Think soft, airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with that dreamy green hue that screams “I made this. And it slapped.”
Today’s mood? Sweet, soft, and a little extra. Let’s make it.
What you’ll need
Here’s your no-fuss grocery list for fluffy, photogenic pancakes:
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
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3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp (1 g) baking powder
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1 tsp (2 g) Matcha DNA matcha tea powder (aka the best matcha green tea powder for this)
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2 tbsp (26 g) sugar
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A bit of oil for greasing the pan
Let’s fluff it up: step-by-step instructions
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Separate the eggs: Carefully separate whites and yolks. No yolk in the whites, or your meringue will flop. Peak fluff requires precision.
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Mix it up: Whisk the egg yolks and milk together in a bowl until smooth.
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Add the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and matcha tea powder. Combine with the yolk mixture until fully incorporated.
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Get your meringue on: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites. Gradually add the sugar in three parts, whipping until you hit stiff peaks. This is where the magic (and the jiggle) begins.
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Fold it gently: Gently fold the meringue into the matcha yolk mix. No over-mixing! We’re aiming for cloud energy, not pancake soup.
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Prep the pan: Heat a nonstick pan on low. Lightly grease with oil and wipe off excess with a paper towel.
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Cook your pancakes: Pipe or spoon the batter into tall, cute stacks. Cover with a lid. Cook for around 4 minutes.
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Flip ‘em: Check the bottoms. If they’re golden, flip them carefully. Cook covered for another 3 minutes.
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Stack ‘em up: Plate, style, and let the bounce cam roll. You just made cloud food.
Top it like you mean it
Now that you got those pancakes ready, it’s time to add your fave toppings. Honestly my favorite part because I can put something different every time I make these. Here are some ideas if you need them:
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Whipped cream (bonus points if it’s matcha flavored)
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Maple syrup drizzle
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Fresh berries (because duh, perfect combo?)
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Powdered sugar snowfall
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A scoop of vanilla or matcha ice cream
Keep the matcha magic going
Obsessed? Girl, same.
Well, there’s a whole matcha-verse waiting for you. From matcha tiramisu to matcha face masks, our blog is packed with ways to match your mood.
And hey! Don’t forget to tag us if you made these matcha soufflé pancakes! Share your masterpiece and tag us @matcha.dna on TikTok and @matchadna on Instagram.
Let’s make this the most iconic brunch on your feed.
You bring the batter, we’ll bring the vibe. 🫶
