Description
A light and moist cake infused with the earthy flavors of matcha green tea, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust them with flour.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with vanilla buttercream or serve with whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure that your matcha powder is of high quality for the best flavor and color. Use room temperature ingredients for a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Matcha, Green Tea Cake, Japanese Desserts, Baking, Refreshing Dessert