Light and Fluffy Matcha Cake (Print)
A light and fluffy matcha-infused cake with a delicate green tea aroma, perfect for tea or as a stunning dessert centerpiece.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
03 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp matcha powder
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour in the milk and mix gently. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the topping, whisk together powdered sugar and matcha powder. Dust the mixture over the cooled cake before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The vibrant green color makes it an instant showstopper for any table.
- It offers a perfect balance of earthy matcha flavor and buttery sweetness.
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- Over-mixing the batter once the flour is added will result in a tough, rubbery cake.
- Watch the oven closely near the end, as the high fat content can cause the edges to brown quickly.
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- Invest in high-quality culinary grade matcha, as lower grades can taste overly bitter or grassy.
- The cake is done as soon as the springback test works, so do not wait for the top to brown deeply.