Taiyaki-Inspired Sweet Red Bean Waffle Cones

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

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Crispy waffle cones filled with warm, sweet red bean paste, inspired by the popular Japanese street dessert Taiyaki. 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 250 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 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp baking powder until combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 3/4 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined with no large lumps.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick taiyaki or waffle cone pan over medium heat and lightly brush both sides with vegetable oil.
Step 5: Pour 2 tbsp batter into each mold, spread evenly, then add 2 tbsp sweetened red bean paste in the center before covering with an additional 1 tbsp batter.
Step 6: Close the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7: Remove the taiyaki cones carefully and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.