Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake)

Name: Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1.1 lb sweet red bean paste (anko) ((see end Notes)); 4 large eggs (50 g w/o shell); 2 Tbsp honey; 140 g sugar ((⅔ cup + ½ Tbsp)); 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (plain flour); 1 tsp baking powder; 1–2 Tbsp water; neutral oil ((for greasing the pan))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake) is one of Japan’s most loved sweets. Soft, fluffy honey pancakes are sandwiched with sweet anko paste for a treat that feels nostalgic and cozy. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

Updated at: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:20:43 GMT