Matcha Cake Balls

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Matcha lovers, where you at⁉️

This is one of my go-to desserts when I have friends over because making takoyaki (or variations on the theme) can be a communal thing you do on a table with everyone sitting around and chatting 😋

You’ll need a takoyaki pan, and you can either use a normal one like I had or an electric self-heating one, which might be better for most people since you wouldn’t need a portable stove. Then just prepare it like you would normal takoyaki.

I like to use Belgian waffle mix because it adds a tiny bit of sweetness to the batter, but doesn’t overpower the red bean (adzuki) or the mochi.

If you want that matcha flavor in a more straightforward bake, the Matcha Yogurt Cake is a no-mixer loaf cake that puts matcha powder right in the batter for the same earthy, subtly sweet payoff.

Lastly, melt some white or dark chocolate in the microwave, and drizzle it on top. You get the sweetness mainly from the red bean along with a subtle bitterness from the 🍵, and a gooey texture from the mochi, and it all comes together for the perfect bite.

If you love that matcha-plus-chocolate pairing, the Matcha Rice Paper Croissant (Chocolate-Filled) uses the same flavor balance in a crispy air fryer croissant made from rice paper.

👉 The full recipe is below, and links to all ingredients and equipment needed can be found in our bio link.

Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments if you give it a try! 🙌

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Featured in: 19 Easy Japanese Desserts

This one earned a spot in 36 Easy Asian Desserts too.

INGREDIENTS (10 Pieces)

BATTER
1 egg
1/2 cup Belgian Waffle Mix
6 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp matcha powder
1 tsp granulated sugar

FILLING
3 tbsp adzuki bean paste
12 pieces mochi bites

INSTRUCTIONS:

1️⃣ Mix the egg, Belgian waffle mix, milk, matcha, and sugar in a bowl to make the batter.
2️⃣ Preheat the takoyaki pan on medium heat (or just turn on your electric takoyaki pan) and pour the batter into each dome, almost to the top, but not quite.
3️⃣ Add in adzuki beans and two pieces of mochi, and press them down into the batter a little bit.
4️⃣ Once the outside of the batter becomes solid, use thin skewers to flip each piece upside down
5️⃣ Once it’s all cooked, remove the matcha cake balls from the pan and drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate.

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