Dorayaki

Dorayaki

Dorayaki

Veg

Two fluffy, honey-sweetened pancakes sandwiching a generous filling of sweet azuki red bean paste — Japan's beloved snack cake.

Cuisines

Japanese

Best for

Snacks Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 cup anko (sweet red bean paste)

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and honey until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
  2. 2 Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, and mix until just combined.
  3. 3 Gradually add water to the batter, mixing gently until smooth. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly oil the skillet with a paper towel.
  6. 6 Pour a small ladleful of batter onto the skillet to form a pancake about 3 inches in diameter.
  7. 7 Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are dry, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 1 minute until golden brown.
  8. 8 Repeat with the remaining batter, oiling the skillet as needed.
  9. 9 Allow the pancakes to cool slightly, then spread a generous amount of anko on one pancake and sandwich with another pancake.
  10. 10 Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.

Tips

For best results, ensure the skillet is not too hot to prevent burning. You can also add a little vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.