Packed with the rich flavors of fall, my Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby is the perfect weekend breakfast dish to wake up to. You'll love this delicious baked pancake that puffs up high in the oven. Serve it straight from the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar. Make this dish in just 30 minutes- your family will thank you!

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty breakfast that will impress your family and can be made in 30 minutes, then I've got the perfect dish for you!
My Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby is packed with fall flavors and is so easy to make. Simply blend all the ingredients in a blender, pour it into a hot skillet, and pop it in the oven.
A short while later, breakfast is ready, and you can serve it straight out of the pan! It's the perfect hearty breakfast dish for a weekend morning. It's also a nice dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast. You can also try my delicious crockpot French toast casserole.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
- It's packed with delicious fall ingredients like pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup- yum!
- It's easy to make- simply pour the batter into a skillet and pop it in the oven- no flipping pancakes over a hot stove!
- It's healthy- this pancake gets a boost of nutrients from pumpkin and whole grains
- It has a lovely presentation- your guests will be impressed when you present this dish puffed up high from the oven
What is a Dutch Baby?
If you’ve never heard of a Dutch baby, it’s more than just a cute name- it’s a delicious breakfast treat! A Dutch baby, also called a German pancake, is a baked pancake that’s sort of like a hybrid of a popover and a pancake. It’s typically baked in the oven in a cast iron skillet- so much easier than flipping pancakes on a griddle!
I’ve made many versions of Dutch babies, including my Apple Dutch Baby and my Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby. Now I'm excited to bring you my Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby that's packed with fall ingredients like pumpkin, cinnamon and maple syrup.
If you're a fan of pumpkin spice, you'll also love my Pumpkin Protein Bars, Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake, and High Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.
Ingredients

Recipe Notes and Substitutions:
- Flour- I like to use white whole wheat flour to incorporate nutritious whole grains into this dish.
- Canned pumpkin- be sure to use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which is sweetened
- Pumpkin pie spice- you can buy pumpkin pie spice or use a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and/or cloves
- Milk- you can use any type of milk including nondairy milk; the milk should be at room temperature
- Eggs- room temperature eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar- can substitute coconut sugar
- Butter
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby
This Dutch baby pancake recipe is so easy to make! Start by blending all your ingredients together in a blender. You can also whisk them together in a bowl with a whisk.
Then, melt some butter in a cast iron skillet. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and pop it in the oven for 22-25 minutes.
As the skillet pancake bakes, it puffs up high. The high blast of heat from the oven combined with the gluten in the flour and the protein in the eggs is what makes it rise.
The end result is a delicious, crepe-like pancake with crispy edges and a light, eggy interior.
Once you remove the Dutch baby from the oven, it will start to fall in the center, giving a beautiful presentation. You can then garnish it with a dusting of powdered sugar and the toppings of your choice.
You can serve the Dutch baby straight from the skillet. Simply cut it into pieces and serve with toppings like maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and chopped pecans.
With the warm scent of cinnamon and other aromatic spices emanating from the oven, who wouldn’t want to wake up to this delicious dish?
Chef's Tips
- It's important to use room temperature eggs and warm milk in this dish so that the Dutch baby rises well in the oven; cold ingredients will prevent it from rising fully.
- Don't open the oven to peek- the high blast of heat is what helps the Dutch baby rise.

Recipe FAQs
The answer is- heat! There are no chemical leavening agents (like baking powder) in a Dutch baby. Rather, the batter rises from the blast of heat it gets in the oven. The gluten in the flour and protein in the eggs create a structure that traps steam in the Dutch baby, making it rise.
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices and typically contains a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice.
Yes, 100% pure canned pumpkin is packed with nutrients including vitamin A, potassium, and iron. Be sure to buy pumpkin puree, not "pumpkin pie filling" or "pumpkin pie mix," which contain added sugar.
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Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby
Equipment
Ingredients
Dutch baby:
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ¾ cup milk (any type), warmed
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
- Blend the eggs, milk, pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, salt, and sugar together in a blender until smooth. Alternatively you can whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl until blended and light yellow and then whisk in the other ingredients until smooth.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Place the butter in the skillet and swirl it around until it melts.
- Pour the batter into the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake 22-25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve (Dutch baby will start to fall within minutes of being taken out of the oven). Dust with powdered sugar. and top with desired garnishes like maple syrup, yogurt and pecans.
url says
I have never made or eaten a Dutch baby before, just plain pancakes.
Your pumpkin and blueberry Dutch sounds delicious and easy to make. That's our breakfast tomorrow!
Thanks Sonali.
Tammy Litz says
Wait, there's a recipe for a blueberry pumpkin Dutch baby? How would I go about finding it?
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
No, it's actually two separate recipes. My pumpkin spice Dutch baby and my blueberry lemon Dutch baby.
usha says
Love the name, " Pumpkin Dutch Baby". Sounds easy enough for me to try it. YUM.
GiGi Eats says
Heaven. Heaven. And more HEAVEN!!!! <3
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen says
OMG, this pumpkin dutch baby is the prettiest one I've seen recently, Sonali! The combo of the flavors is unbeatable and served with maple syrup (I would slightly infuse it with some whiskey or brandy), this must be divine. Also, I just clearly see this served with a nice scoop of dulce de leche!
Angela @ happyfitmama.com says
This looks amazing! Thanksgiving may be done with but I'm not ready to give up all things pumpkin just yet! ๐
Farrah says
I've been wanting to try making a Dutch baby for the longest time (it may or may not actually be on my "101 in 1001" list, hahaha)...but still haven't gotten around to it. I neeeed to make this soon! <3
Kristy from Southern In Law says
I've never made a dutch baby before but this looks SO delicious!
I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving! xo
Taylor Kiser says
Dutch baby is a seriously cute name! I love how easy this is to make! It's a delicious way to start the day! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Kelly Jones says
This looks amazing! With a dairy allergy I will have to try with a soy yogurt, but it is definitely on my list ๐
Chelsey says
I've never made a dutch baby, but this one looks SO good!!!
Katie says
This looks absolutely stunning! I absolutely LOVE dutch babies! Never thought to make a pumpkin spice version! Must try asap!
Emily Kyle says
I have never heard of a Dutch Baby before, but absolutely love cooking in my cast iron skillet! I can't wait to give this recipe a try ๐
Alisa Fleming says
This looks positively delicious. I love Dutch babies and see this combo in my near breakfast future.
Laura says
Absolutely the most perfect breakfast for the holiday season! I would LOVE to wake up to this delicious dish! Have a very happy Turkey day!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Awww, thanks Laura! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
Wow! This is one stunning baby! ๐ Sounds like it comes together pretty quickly, perfect for a weekend breakfast!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
A stunning baby indeed! It's so easy to make but look very impressive ๐
Elizabeth Shaw says
Well this looks SO fun! I have never had a Dutch baby but have heard great things about them. I like the way you infused this straight into the batter. I was just telling Sara Haas I wanted to try to infuse the spice into an angel food cake today! Here's to you giving me the inspo to do so!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
I just had to do something with pumpkin spice, lol! Infusing it into an angel food cake sounds yummy! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jenn says
I don't think I have ever had a Dutch Baby, but I always think they look so good! This one is no exception. Drooling!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Thanks, Jenn! They are amazing and so easy to make!
Alexa says
I am so in love with your site and the healthy recipes. So inspired. Our family LOVES Dutch Babies and I am well stocked with pumpkin puree and pecans. So this may be on the menu this week.
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Thanks so much, Alexa! I really hope you try the recipe! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
amanda -runtothefinish says
I have a feeling this would be a one serving dessert ๐ I could certainly make it for the hubs who loves his dairy and eggs!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Haha, yes- this definitely works as a dessert too! ๐
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Seriously, amazing. I grew up on these (my family is mostly of German descent). I'm soooo pinning and trying this! Your photos are perfect too!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Thanks so much, Chrissa! I never had a Dutch baby until I was an adult but I know I would have loved them as a kid ๐