Ah, even if our knowledge of Japanese desserts is absolutely minimal, there is one thing that we all know from childhood at least. The dora cakes as Doremon would say it or dorayaki as it is known.

Apart from that as well, there are several other desserts that one shall hear of or if you are fortunate enough to head to a bakery serving Japanese desserts and delicacies, you will find it there.

In this article, we will share with you a list of Japanese desserts but apart from that let's pick an example of what we have always heard of, the delicious dorayaki dessert.

Even before we tasted it, the cartoon series was itself enough to bring water to our mouths. Finally, the opportunity has come to bake not just dorayaki but also many more such wonderful desserts from the land of Japan.

Know more about Japanese desserts_ Dorayaki cakes

This is a stuffed pancake recipe with sweet bean paste inside. No wonder something like this has ruled every kid's heart for ages.

Perfect to snack on, making dorayaki is both rewarding and the outcomes are always so delicious. But not just dorayaki, all Japanese desserts are prepared with utmost intricacy and yet they are so minimal and easy to handle. Perhaps that is the specialty of Japanese dessert recipes that sets them apart.

In dorayaki, we stuffed tender sweet bean paste between two pancakes and then closed them up to create a pouch-like structure.

Popularly consumed in Japan as a snack in the evening, you remember right? How Doremon would run to the bakery in the evening to purchase a bag of dorayaki.

Ingredients for making dorayaki pancake

Cake flour- The typical cake flour that we use is all-purpose flour. This gives a soft and tender texture to your cake if you are using the right option.

Baking soda- Acting as the leavening agent, baking soda is another essential ingredient when it comes to making a fluffy pancake.

Sugar- Use granulated sugar to make your pancakes sweet and yummy. Granulated sugar or sugar powder is easy to blend into the batter.

Salt, honey, milk, eggs- The other ingredients that you will need to make a typical dorayaki batter include salt, milk, eggs, and honey. The nice aroma of honey combined with the smoothness of milk and richness of eggs.

Steps to make dorayaki cake at home_ Learn at a glimpse

To make dorayaki at home, here are a few steps that you need to follow. Even if this is your first time making dorayaki cake or Japanese desserts, do not be intimidated because we have got you covered.

Start with taking a bowl and mixing flour, salt, and baking soda into it. Don't forget to sift your dough first so that there are no lumps in the mixture.

Now beat the eggs with sugar and honey to create the mixture. Stir well because we do not need any lumps to form in this one. Whisk well until a smooth consistency has been achieved.

In the next step, you need to preheat the pan and then sprinkle some oil! Allow it to get warmed up over moderate heat. Dab with a paper tissue so that the excess oil has been removed. This technique is essential so that you can brown the pancakes from both sides.

Drop some batter on the pan and allow it to cook over low heat. Do not increase the flame as it will prevent the browning of the pancakes.

Once the batter seems to lift from the edges, you can flip it over so that both sides get equally browned up. This way, you need to make two pancakes for one dorayaki!

Now it is time to fill it up. Spread some filling in the middle and cover it up with another pancake. Press from the edges so that all the sides are closed and no filling is allowed to ooze out.

This way you can make many such pancakes or dorayaki for your snacks. So that is all about making dorayaki at home.

We can guarantee that the process is easy and you can enjoy these hearty Japanese snacks anytime you want. What's the need to book tickets to Japan if you can bring Japan home?

But dorayaki is not the only specialty of Japanese dessert, there are several other options that you will come across.

Here we have listed below, some exclusive recipes and ideas for Japanese desserts.

With so many desserts on the list, it is natural that for a dessert lover, you will be confused at first about what to choose. But we leave you with that! Take your time and explore everything nice and hearty. Pick the dessert that you would try this week.

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