Description
Matcha Dream Cake delivers a smooth, green tea-infused delight that’ll charm your taste buds with Japanese-inspired sweetness. Creamy layers and delicate matcha flavor make this dessert a perfect treat for your afternoon tea or special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and flour coating.
- Sift 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl.
- Grab your mixer and cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons matcha powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat the wet ingredients until they form a smooth, consistent green-tinted batter.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 27-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove the cake and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Dust the top generously with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha for the most vibrant green color and rich flavor.
- Sift the matcha powder to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, even cake texture.
- Room temperature eggs and butter blend more easily and create a lighter, more consistent cake batter.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and coconut oil to keep the cake moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg