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Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake)

5 from 2 votes
By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
Dorayaki is a golden honey flavoured pancake held together with a thick layer of sweet red bean paste. This iconic treat is loved by children and adults alike. With just a handful of easily accessible ingredients, you can make this popular Japanese sweet snack at home!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course Sweets and Desserts
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 dorayaki
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Sweets and Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 6 dorayaki

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 medium egg(s)
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 120 g cake flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 50 ml water
  • cooking oil for frying - flavorless oil like vegetable or canola works best
  • 300 g red bean paste about 2 tbsp per pancake

Instructions 

Dorayaki Batter

  • Add 2 medium egg(s), 80 g sugar, and 1 tbsp honey to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
    eggs, honey and sugar in a steel mixing bowl
  • Sift 120 g cake flour and ½ tsp baking soda into the bowl and whisk until smooth.
    sifting flour and baking soda into wet ingredients to make dorayaki
  • Add 50 ml water and mix again.
    pouring water into dorayaki batter
  • Transfer the mixture into a jug or bottle and store in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    dorayaki batter in a glass measuring jug covered with plastic wrap

Frying

  • Start heating the pan on a low heat for about 10 minutes before you plan to start. This will make the heat even on the pan. Add a small amount of cooking oil to the pan and use kitchen paper to spread it all over the pan and remove any excess. This will give the dorayaki a clean, smooth surface without any spots.
    spreading a thin layer of oil over frying pan using kitchen paper
  • Take the jug from the refrigerator and pour the batter into the pan approximately 8cm (3 inch) diameter per pancake. Try and keep each pancake spaced well apart to prevent merging. Depending on the size of your pan, cook 2-3 at a time.
    3 dorayaki pancakes frying in a large frying pan
  • Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until you see bubbles forming on the top.
    3 dorayaki pancakes frying in a pan with bubbles appearing on the surface
  • Use a spatula to carefully flip each pancake and cook on the other side for about 1 minute or until cooked all the way through.
    3 dorayaki pancakes flipped in a frying pan to show golden surface
  • Transfer to a plate and grease the pan before each batch. Repeat until all of the batter is used up.
    dorayaki pancakes stacked on a white plate

Assembly

  • Measure out 300 g red bean paste and add about 2 tbsp to half of the pancakes. Try and spread it so that it's thicker in the middle, this will help make the dorayaki's classic dome shape.
    coating one side of dorayaki pancake with a generous layer of red bean paste
  • Place a plain pancake on top of each one that has red bean paste. Lightly press around the edges to close the dorayaki.
    hand holding completed dorayaki filled with smooth red bean paste
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Dorayaki is also delicious with other fillings such as custard, cream, chocolate etc.
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Alternatively, freeze for up to 1 month.