Strawberry and Cream Dorayaki is a delicious twist on traditional Japanese Dorayaki, where sweet Anko (red bean paste) is sandwiched between two fluffy pancakes. In this version, we add lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries to the filling, creating a dessert that’s both rich and refreshing. It’s the perfect spring treat, with a lovely…
Matcha Dorayaki is a version of the popular Japanese sweet Dorayaki with Anko sweet red bean paste sandwiched between fluffy matcha-flavored pancakes. The harmony of sweetness of the red beans and the slight bitterness from Matcha works very well. If you like Matcha flavor, you have to try it! You can make homemade Anko yourself…
Dorayaki, one of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets, has many not-so-traditional variations. Some come with whip cream, some with custard, and some with fruit. My new favorite has ice cream (and don’t forget the Anko!) Think of it like ice cream sandwiches here in America. I have to tell you, it’s truly addictive.
Dorayaki is one of the most popular Japanese confectioneries known as Wagashi. Anko (sweet red bean paste) is sandwiched between sweet and fluffy pancakes. It is a traditional Japanese sweet beloved by the old and young. In the Kansai region, Dorayaki is also called Mikasa, named after Mt. Mikasa in Nara Prefecture.Â