Taiyaki-Inspired Red Bean Waffle Cones

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Japanese-style waffle cones filled with a sweet red bean paste, inspired by the popular taiyaki street dessert. This Japanese-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup sweetened red bean paste
for greasing vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder until combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 3/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 3: Heat a waffle cone or taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the pan, cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
Step 4: Quickly add 2 tablespoons sweetened red bean paste in the center, then cover with another 1/4 cup batter. Close the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove carefully and shape into cones while warm. Let cool slightly before serving.