Sweet Raisin Pancake - Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn is a fluffy shredded Austrian pancake with plump raisins, warm vanilla and fresh lemon zest. The Thermomix TM7 mixes the batter to a silky consistency and whips the egg whites into light peaks, giving this sweet classic its signature airy texture. Finished in the oven with butter and icing sugar, it makes a cosy dessert or brunch treat.
About this recipe
Kaiserschmarrn Thermomix TM7 is the beloved Austrian emperor's pancake that transforms a simple batter of eggs, milk and plain flour into golden, fluffy shreds studded with raisins. Searching for an easy dessert recipe or a warming weekend breakfast made in an all-in-one kitchen machine? This classic delivers both. The Thermomix TM7 mixes the batter in minutes and whips the egg whites separately, giving the pancake its famous cloud-like rise before it finishes in a hot oven. Grated lemon zest and homemade vanilla sugar bring a fresh, fragrant sweetness, while unsalted butter crisps the torn edges. Serve this raisin-studded treat straight from the dish with a snowfall of icing sugar, exactly as it is enjoyed in alpine cafés. It is generous enough to share and simple enough for a relaxed Sunday brunch with the whole family.
Preparation tips
- Separate the eggs while they are cold, as the whites whip up more cleanly, then let them come to room temperature before the Thermomix whisks them into glossy peaks for maximum volume.
- Soak the raisins briefly in warm water or a splash of rum before folding them in; plump fruit distributes better through the Kaiserschmarrn and stays juicy instead of drying out in the oven.
- Tear the pancake into large rustic pieces with two forks rather than cutting it, as irregular shreds create more crispy buttery edges and catch more icing sugar when serving.
- Serve the Kaiserschmarrn immediately in the warm dish it was baked in, dusted generously with icing sugar; apple compote or plum jam on the side makes a traditional Austrian accompaniment.
Recipe variations
- For an alcohol-free, kid-friendly version, soak the raisins in apple juice instead of rum and reduce the icing sugar slightly; children love tearing the fluffy pancake pieces themselves at the table.
- A festive winter variant adds a pinch of cinnamon and grated orange zest to the batter, served with warm apple compote; in summer, swap the raisins for blueberries and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the plain flour and sugar directly in the mixing bowl keeps the Kaiserschmarrn batter proportions exact and saves dirtying a separate kitchen scale.
- Grinding the homemade vanilla sugar to a fine, fragrant powder takes the TM7 only seconds and intensifies the vanilla flavour throughout the pancake.
- Whipping the egg whites with the butterfly whisk creates stable, airy peaks that give the Kaiserschmarrn its signature cloud-light, fluffy texture.
- Mixing the milk, flour and egg yolks in the Thermomix produces a silky, lump-free batter far more evenly than whisking by hand.
- Heating the butter in the bowl before baking coats the raisins evenly and prevents them from burning while the pancake turns golden brown.
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- milk
- sugar
- plain flour
- vanilla sugar, homemade
- grated lemon zest
- unsalted butter
- raisins
- icing sugar