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Japanese dorayaki pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste

Dorayaki - Japanese Red Bean Pancake

Fluffy, lightly sweet Japanese dorayaki pancakes filled with traditional anko (sweet red bean paste)—an easy homemade wagashi dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup sweet red bean paste

Instructions

  • Whisk eggs, sugar, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add milk and mix well.
  • Fold in flour and baking powder until just combined.
  • Rest batter for 15 minutes.
  • Cook small pancakes on low heat until golden on both sides.
  • Cool, then fill with red bean paste and sandwich together.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS (ESTIMATED PER SERVING)
Serving Size: 1 dorayaki
Calories: 260 (13%)
Carbohydrates: 38g (14%)
Protein: 6g (12%)
Fat: 9g (14%)
Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)
Fiber: 3g (11%)
Sugar: 18g (36%)
Sodium: 120mg (5%)
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and brands used.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: homemade dorayaki, Japanese dorayaki recipe, red bean pancake, wagashi dessert