Description
Taiyaki, a delightful Japanese fish-shaped dessert, offers a warm and comforting treat filled with sweet surprises. This popular street food is loved for its charming appearance and versatile fillings, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply craving something delicious, homemade taiyaki will surely impress your family and friends. With an easy-to-follow recipe that utilizes common pantry ingredients, you can customize your taiyaki with fillings like red bean paste, custard, or Nutella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup filling (red bean paste, nutella, custard)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Preheat your taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour some batter into one side of the mold, add about a tablespoon of filling on top, then cover with more batter.
- Close the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg