Bubble Waffle Cake

This popular street snack from Hong Kong and Macau is easy to make using the Zojirushi Takoyaki Plate. Enjoy this dessert at home with your favorite ice cream and toppings!

Ingredients (makes 1 waffle cake):

Batter:

5 oz. (142g) pancake mix
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 eggs
300ml milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
26 pieces chocolate chunks (approximately 1/2" cube size)

Topping:

2 scoops ice cream (any flavor)
1 Tbsp. chocolate sauce
1 tsp. nut topping
2 Tbsp. freeze-dried mixed fruits
2 twigs mint

This recipe was developed for Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle (EA-BDC10) with Takoyaki Plate (EA-YBC01). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

Make the batter. In a bowl, combine ingredients for the batter, except butter and chocolate chunks. Whisk until there are no lumps, then transfer to a pitcher.

Cook the waffles. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to 300ºF. When preheating completes in about 3 minutes, brush the entire surface of the Takoyaki Plate with melted butter.

Pour the batter from step 1 about halfway full into each hole. Cook for 1 minute, then turn heat off.

Evenly pour the remaining batter into each hole, making sure to cover the entire surface of the Takoyaki plate. Use a spatula to smooth and level the edges. Turn the Temperature Control Dial back to 300ºF, place one chocolate chunk into each hole and continue to cook.

When the waffle edges start to brown, gently lift the edge using a bamboo skewer, then use a turner to fold half of the waffle over the other half and stack them.

Cook until done, about 2 minutes. Turn heat off and transfer the waffle to a cutting board. Cut as desired and place on serving plates with toppings. Enjoy!