Korean Walnut Cake (Hodo Kwaja) Recipe

Ingredients

For Batter:

• 1 cup cake, flour or plain flour (125 g / 4.4 ounces), sifted
• 2 tsp baking powder, sifted
• 1⁄4 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1 cup water, or milk
• 3 tbsp castor sugar, (raw)
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg

For Filling:

• 200 g sweetened red bean paste, use about 1/2 tsp per pastry (*see note above for alternative)
• 15 walnuts, shelled, break into smaller pieces to fit into the mold

Others

• 1 tbsp. melted butter, or neutral tasting oil for cooking