Rising Sun Fluffy Fun-cakes—Breakfast for 2
“Rising Sun Fluffy Fun-cakes” is a delightful breakfast dish that reimagines the traditional Japanese souffle pancake. These airy, light pancakes offer a unique twist on a classic morning meal, providing an indulgent start to your day with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtly sweet flavor.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
Japanese
Servings
2
Food Stars
Pancake
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Separate the egg yolks and whites into the large and medium bowls respectively
- With the whisk, beat the egg yolks until smooth in the large bowl
- In the same bowl, add sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the beaten yolks and whisk until well combined
- Place your sieve over this large bowl and add all-purpose flour and baking powder into it Sift these dry ingredients into the wet mixture
- Stir with your spatula until you have a smooth batter Be careful not to overmix
- In your medium bowl with egg whites, add cream of tartar Use your electric mixer or hand whisk to beat until stiff peaks form This process may take several minutes so be patient
- Gently fold this egg white mixture into your batter using your spatula Do this carefully to maintain as much air in the mixture as possible for fluffy pancakes
- Heat your non-stick frying pan over low-medium heat and add vegetable oil to it
- Pour a small amount of batter (about 1/4 cup) into the center of your pan for each pancake Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown Repeat this step until all batter is used up, adding more oil as needed
- While cooking pancakes, warm maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat Be careful not to let it boil or burn
- Place cooked pancakes on serving plates using spatula Drizzle warmed maple syrup over them using measuring spoon
- Top each pancake stack with whipped cream using serving knife
- Garnish with fresh berries before serving with forks and knives’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1 tsp of matcha powder
- Replace maple syrup with 1 tbsp of marmalade
- Add 1/4 tsp of grapefruit zest
- Replace fresh berries with 1/4 cup of cranberries’
🧂 Salty
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of sea salt to the batter
- Add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the batter
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp of soy sauce for a savory alternative
- Top each pancake stack with a sprinkle of flaked sea salt before serving’
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the batter
- Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to the maple syrup while warming
- Replace fresh berries with 1/4 cup of sour berries like cranberries or blackcurrants for garnish
- Include a side of 1/4 cup pickled ginger for serving’
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp of grated ginger to the batter
- Add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper to the batter
- Add 1 tbsp of wasabi to the whipped cream
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp of spicy chili-infused honey for serving
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Increase sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp of almond extract
- Replace maple syrup with honey for serving, warm it the same way as the syrup
- Add 1/4 cup of sweet red bean paste into the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients
- Garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to the batter
- Add 1/2 tsp of miso paste to the batter
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp of mirin for serving
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped shiitake mushrooms to the batter
- Sprinkle a pinch of bonito flakes on top before serving’
🍸 Alcoholic
- Sake: The light, fruity notes of sake complement the sweetness of the pancakes and berries while its smooth finish balances the richness of the whipped cream
- Plum Wine (Umeshu): The sweet and sour profile of this wine pairs well with the sweet and tart flavors in the dish, enhancing its overall taste
- Yuzu Liqueur: The citrusy flavor of yuzu liqueur adds a refreshing contrast to the sweet and creamy pancakes.
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Green Tea: The slight bitterness and earthy flavor of green tea will balance out the sweetness of the pancakes
- Yuzu Juice: The tartness of yuzu juice will complement the sweetness of the maple syrup and fresh berries, while its citrusy notes will provide a refreshing contrast
- Hojicha Latte: The roasted, slightly caramel flavor of hojicha (roasted green tea) latte pairs well with the fluffy pancakes, enhancing their overall taste’
🥓 Keto
- ‘Remove sugar
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of almond flour
- Replace vegetable oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Remove maple syrup
- Replace whipped cream with 1/2 cup of unsweetened whipped cream
- Add 1 tsp of Stevia for sweetness’
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour
- Replace sugar with honey
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil
- Replace maple syrup with fig jam
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios for garnish
- Replace milk with almond milk
- Add 1 tsp of orange zest to the batter
- Replace whipped cream with Greek yogurt
🥑 Paleo
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup almond flour
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Replace vegetable oil with 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp raw honey for serving
- Replace whipped cream with 1/2 cup coconut cream for serving
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian-friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 2 large eggs with 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Replace 1/2 cup whipped cream with 1/2 cup coconut cream, chilled and whipped
🥦 Vegetarian
- The recipe provided is already vegetarian friendly. No changes are required.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove sugar
- Replace milk with almond milk
- Remove vanilla extract
- Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour
- Replace baking powder with 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- Remove vegetable oil, use ghee for cooking instead
- Remove maple syrup, use mashed ripe bananas for sweetness instead
- Remove whipped cream, use coconut cream instead
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of almond flour
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup of honey
- Replace vegetable oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts to the garnish
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend
- Ensure the baking powder is gluten-free, use 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- Ensure the vanilla extract is gluten-free, use 1 tsp gluten-free vanilla extract
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour
- Replace milk with lactose-free milk
- Replace sugar with a low FODMAP sweetener like maple syrup or stevia
- Remove whipped cream
- Add 1/2 cup lactose-free yogurt for serving instead of whipped cream
🩸 Diabetes
- ‘Replace sugar with 2 tbsp of Stevia
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of almond flour
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp of sugar-free syrup
- Replace whipped cream with 1/2 cup of sugar-free whipped cream’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of gluten-free flour blend
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace sugar with 2 tbsp of honey
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil for cooking
- Decrease the whipped cream to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt to replace reduced whipped cream
- Replace maple syrup with sugar-free syrup’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace sugar with 2 tbsp of honey
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil for cooking
- Replace milk with almond milk
- Decrease maple syrup to 1 tbsp for serving
- Replace whipped cream with Greek yogurt for serving’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove sugar
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil
- Replace maple syrup with sugar-free syrup
- Replace whipped cream with low-fat Greek yogurt
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace 2 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Replace 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup almond milk
- Replace 1 tbsp vegetable oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Replace 1/2 cup whipped cream with 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease the maple syrup to 1 tbsp for serving’
🦠 Immune System
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of almond flour
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup of honey
- Replace vegetable oil with 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Add 1 tsp of ground turmeric
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground ginger
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup of almond milk
- Increase fresh berries to 1 cup
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- Replace milk with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace whipped cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free whipped cream
- Decrease the sugar to 2 tbsp
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds for extra fiber
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove sugar
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease milk to 1/3 cup
- Replace vegetable oil with olive oil
- Remove maple syrup
- Replace whipped cream with low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease fresh berries to 1/8 cup.
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace the milk with 1/2 cup of lactose-free milk
- Replace the whipped cream with 1/2 cup of lactose-free whipped cream
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace maple syrup with sugar-free syrup
- Replace whipped cream with low-fat yogurt
- Add 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole grain flour
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup of honey
- Replace vegetable oil with coconut oil for cooking
- Add 1/4 cup of ground flaxseeds to the batter
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach to the batter for extra iron and folic acid
- Replace whipped cream with Greek yogurt for serving
Beti’s Reflections
On one of my culinary adventures, I found myself in the heart of Japan, where I stumbled upon a delightful breakfast dish that instantly stole my heart – the Japanese Fluffy Pancakes. A morning staple in Japan, these pancakes were like nothing I’d ever tasted before. Light as air and subtly sweet, they were a breakfast revelation! Inspired by this discovery, I decided to recreate these pancakes with a fun twist, and thus the Rising Sun Fluffy Fun-cakes were born.
This recipe serves two people and is perfect for those who enjoy indulging in a sweet start to their day. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t suitable for those following gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free or low-carb diets.
The Rising Sun Fluffy Fun-cakes are made with simple ingredients that come together to create an extraordinary flavor profile. The base of our Homemade Japanese Pancakes is made from large eggs separated into yolks and whites – the secret to their fluffiness! Sugar adds a hint of sweetness while milk and vanilla extract lend a creamy depth of flavor. All-purpose flour gives structure to our Fluffy Pancake Recipe while baking powder provides lift. Cream of tartar stabilizes the egg whites ensuring maximum fluffiness! These pancakes are cooked in vegetable oil until golden brown and served with warm maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness. Topped off with whipped cream and fresh berries, every bite is an indulgent treat!
Making these Japanese Style Pancakes with Berries involves some unique techniques that make them extra fluffy! Start by separating your eggs – this is key for achieving that airy texture we’re after in our Fluffy Japanese Pancakes Recipe. Combine your yolks with sugar, milk and vanilla extract before sifting in your all-purpose flour and baking powder – remember not to overmix! Whip up your egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form then gently fold them into your batter; this is how we get those sky-high pancakes! Cook each pancake until golden brown then serve up your Rising Sun Fun-cakes topped with warm maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh berries.
There you have it folks – the Rising Sun Fluffy Fun-cakes Recipe straight from TheKitchen.ai! This Easy Japanese Breakfast Recipes option will surely bring a smile to your face as you start your day on a sweet note. So why not whip up some Homemade Fluffy Pancakes this weekend? Trust me; it’s worth waking up early for! Remember: good food is all about experimenting so don’t be afraid to try something new like Cooking Japanese Pancakes at Home or exploring other Easy Breakfast Recipes with Eggs from our blog.
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