These jiggly, pillowy pancakes are capturing hearts and hungry appetites across the internet. Why you need to care and where you can find them in Tampa Bay, Florida.
- What Are Soufflé Pancakes?
- A fluffy, thick pancake that rises high off the plate
- Look like a soft, airy cake rather than a flat pancake
- Get their rise from whipped egg whites folded into the batter
- Why Are They Going Viral?
- Photograph beautifully with their dramatic height
- Satisfying jiggle when prodded with a fork or sliced open
- Indulgent, decadent appeal as a dessert treat
- Where Did Soufflé Pancakes Originate?
- Gained popularity at restaurants in Harajuku, Japan
- Inspired by American-style pancakes and French soufflés
- Adapted into a uniquely Japanese creation
- How Can You Make Them at Home?
- Whip egg whites into soft peaks before gently folding into batter
- Use cake flour rather than all-purpose for a lighter texture
- Bake in ring molds to constrain their rise and achieve maximum height
- If you’re in the Tampa Bay area and want to have the BEST then these are my favorites:
- Kitchi Taiyaki: 2020 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
- Rose Gold Tea Lab: 5038 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
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