Japanese Hotcakes

We call them Japanese Hotcakes or Japanese pancakes. The texture is higher compared to traditional pancakes. This is very tasty and fun to eat.

So, instead of making the same pancakes all the time, try making these Hotcakes, this will be something special on the weekend.

Japanese Hotcakes Recipe

I have tried making the cake several times, so now is the time to share it with you. What’s interesting about this cake is its soft texture, height, and roundness. So the way to cook it is to use a ring mold, you will get a tall shape, in making this recipe we use English muffin rings.

You can usually cook it like a pancake, but you won’t get a tall shape like this. When cooking, the mixture will bubble, and you only need to wait for the edges to brown, then flip the mold to cook the other side of the Japanese Hotcakes.

There may be some of the mixture spilling out when turning it over, but quickly push the ring mold to the bottom so it doesn’t spread. When turning it over, I usually always experience a little spillage and I think this is normal.

The hotcakes that we make are more similar to American pancakes even though they look like soufflé cakes. The crumb is dense, and the texture is slightly chewy. However, if you have ever eaten American pancakes, then these Japanese Hotcakes are tastier and sweeter.

Special Tools

Ring Molds, the tools used to make Japanese Hotcakes are different from the tools used to make English muffin rings. The tool used will make this pancake cook at the right height.

Ingredients for Japanese Hotcakes

• 2 large eggs
• 7 ounces whole milk
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 spoon vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions for Making Japanese Hotcakes

Step 1:

Take a large bowl, and add milk, eggs, and vanilla to it. Then beat with a whisk for just 1 minute using your hands. Add the remaining ingredients, and beat again until the mixture is smooth.

Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes, and during this time the mixture will thicken.

Step 2:

Heat the frying pan, if using an electric frying pan, it is best to heat it at 300F. The heat setting should be slightly lower than usual when making American pancakes. Assembling this cake will take longer and of course, you don’t want the top to burn.

Step 3:

Grease the mold with vegetable oil, lightly grease the surface of your pan. Then place the mold on the pan, and fill the center of the mold with the dough. Once finished, the dough will have risen twice as high. For a ring mold that measures 3 3/4 inches and is 1 1/4 inches high, you can add 1/2 cup of dough.

Step 4:

Let the mixture cook until bubbles appear and break apart with the edges looking cooked. Next, when the bottom is cooked, place a spatula on the bottom and while holding the spatula, with your other hand wearing an oven glove, use the spatula and your hand to support the cake mold and quickly turn the cake over. Don’t worry about a little spilling, immediately pull the ring molds down so that there isn’t a lot of spillage.

Step 5:

Cook for a few more minutes to cook the uncooked top. When the pancake is completely cooked, it will easily come out of the mold, do the same with all the remaining batter. Then serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings and syrup.

Recommendation:

• Boss Sauce Recipe
• San Marzano Pizza Sauce
• Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

Notes

For ring molds, I recommend molds that are 3 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches tall. You can use molds of other sizes, but I don’t recommend that you buy a mold that is too tall because the pancakes will be difficult to cook.

Japanese Hotcakes

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 311 calories 1,9 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 7 ounces whole milk
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 spoon vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Take a large bowl, add milk, eggs and vanilla to it. Then beat with a whisk for just 1 minute using your hands. Add the remaining ingredients, and beat again until the mixture is smooth.
2. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes, and during this time the mixture will thicken.
3. Heat the frying pan, if using an electric frying pan, it is best to heat it at 300F. The heat setting should be slightly lower than usual when making American pancakes. Assembling this cake will take longer and of course you don't want the top to burn.
4. Grease the mold with vegetable oil, lightly grease the surface of your pan. Then place the mold on the pan, fill the center of the mold with the dough. Once finished, the dough will have risen twice as high. For a ring mold that measures 3 3/4 inches and is 1 1/4 inches high, you can add 1/2 cup of dough.
5. Let the mixture cook until bubbles appear and break apart with the edges looking cooked. Next, when the bottom is cooked, place a spatula on the bottom and while holding the spatula, with your other hand wearing an oven glove, use the spatula and your hand to support the cake mold and quickly turn the cake over. Don't worry about a little spilling, immediately pull the ring molds down so that there isn't a lot of spillage.
6. Cook for a few more minutes to cook the uncooked top. When the pancake is completely cooked, it will easily come out of the mold, do the same with all the remaining batter. Then serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings and syrup.