Dorayaki recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min

Dorayaki is a Japanese dessert consisting of two fluffy pancakes with sweet red bean paste filling (anko) in between.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 2 pieces)

Pancakes

  • 2piece
    eggs
  • 50g
    sugar
  • 1tbsp
    honey
  • 120g
    all-purpose flour
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 60mL
    water

Filling

  • 150g
    sweet red bean paste (anko)

How to make Dorayaki

Prepare the Batter

  1. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until frothy.

  2. Gradually add sugar and honey to the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.

  3. In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

  4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently to avoid overbeating. Add water slowly, adjusting to get a thick, smooth consistency.

  5. Cover the batter and let it rest for about 15-30 minutes.

Cook the Pancakes

  1. Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of oil or butter and wipe it with a paper towel to remove excess.

  2. Pour about 2 tbsp of batter into the pan, forming a small, round pancake. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the edges look set.

  3. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is golden brown.

  4. Continue cooking the rest of the batter until you have an even number of pancakes.

Assemble the Dorayaki

  1. Take one pancake and place about 1 tbsp of sweet red bean paste (anko) in the center.

  2. Place another pancake on top to form a sandwich. Press the edges slightly to help the filling spread evenly without spilling out.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure your pan isn’t too hot, as it can cause the pancakes to brown unevenly or burn.

  2. If you’re not a fan of red bean paste, you can substitute it with custard, Nutella, or sweetened cream.