6 Practical Japanese Cake Recipes You Can Make Yourself at Home, Perfect as Unique Desserts

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese cakes, or what is often referred to as wagashi, are not only famous for their delicious taste but also for their adorable appearance. Although they may seem complicated, many Japanese cakes can actually be made at home.

Of course, these Japanese cake recipes use simple ingredients. All of these Japanese cake recipes can be unique desserts to enjoy with family or to serve at special events.

Let's take a look at some practical Japanese cake recipes that you KLovers can try making yourself in your home kitchen. Come on, let's check it out!

1. DORAYAKI

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DORAYAKI is a Japanese cake shaped like twin pancakes filled with red bean paste in the middle, soft and sweet. Here are the steps to make this Japanese cake:

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs

- 100g sugar

- 200g all-purpose flour

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 120ml water

- Red bean paste (anko)

How to make:

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy

2. Add the flour and baking powder, mix well

3. Gradually pour in the water while stirring

4. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat

5. Pour the batter into small round shapes

6. Cook until bubbles appear, then flip

7. Fill with anko, press two pancake halves together

8. And you can serve it immediately.

2. MOCHI

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MOCHI is a traditional Japanese cake made from glutinous rice flour that is chewy, round in shape, with various sweet fillings. Here are the steps to make this Japanese cake:

Ingredients:

- 200g glutinous rice flour

- 200ml water

- 100g sugar

- Cornstarch for dusting

- Anko/filling of your choice

How to make:

1. Mix the glutinous rice flour and sugar

2. Add water, mix well

3. Steam for 20 minutes

4. Remove, knead until smooth

5. Divide the dough, fill with the filling

6. Shape into balls, dust with cornstarch

7. Then you can serve it.

3. DANGO

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DANGO is a small round rice flour cake that is skewered, usually served with a sweet sauce or mitarashi. Here is how to make one of these Japanese cakes:

Ingredients:

- 200g glutinous rice flour

- 100ml warm water

- Food coloring (optional)

- Mitarashi sauce (soy sauce + sugar)

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour with water gradually

2. Knead until smooth

3. Divide the dough if you want to color it

4. Shape into small balls

5. Boil in boiling water until they float

6. Skewer 3-4 pieces per stick

7. Drizzle with mitarashi sauce

8. And you can serve them immediately.

4. TAIYAKI

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TAIYAKI is a Japanese cake shaped like a goldfish with a sweet filling, made from a batter that is cooked in a special mold. Here is how to make this Japanese cake:

Ingredients:

- 200g all-purpose flour

- 1 egg

- 200ml milk

- 2 tbsp sugar

- 1 tsp baking powder

- Filling of your choice

Instructions:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients

2. Add the egg and milk, mix well

3. Heat the taiyaki mold

4. Pour in the batter, add filling

5. Cover with more batter

6. Cook until golden brown

7. Once cooked, you can serve them.

5. CASTELLA (KASUTERA)

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CASTELLA is a traditional Japanese sponge cake that is soft and sweet, made from eggs, sugar, flour, and honey. Here are some ways to make this Japanese cake:

Ingredients:

- 4 eggs

- 120g sugar

- 120g flour

- 60ml honey

- 60ml warm water

How to make:

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy

2. Mix honey with warm water

3. Add to the egg mixture

4. Add flour, mix well

5. Pour into a baking pan, bake at 170°C (45 minutes)

6. Serve when cooked.

6. DAIFUKU

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DAIFUKU is a Japanese cake made of round mochi filled with anko (red bean paste) or fresh fruit, coated with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Here are the steps to make this Japanese cake:

Ingredients:

- 200g glutinous rice flour

- 150ml water

- 50g sugar

- Anko/strawberry for filling

- Cornstarch

How to make:

1. Mix glutinous rice flour and sugar

2. Add water, mix well

3. Steam for 20 minutes

4. Knead until smooth

5. Flatten, fill with filling

6. Shape into a ball, dust with cornstarch

General tips:

- Use low heat when cooking

- Pay attention to the texture of the dough

- Always prepare coating flour

- Filling can be adjusted to taste

- Store in a closed container

These are some practical Japanese cake recipes. With these practical recipes, KLovers can enjoy the deliciousness of authentic Japanese cakes without having to travel far to their country.

(kpl/dhm)