Japanese Matcha Green Tea Cake
This elegant Japanese matcha cake features a tender and moist sponge infused with earthy ceremonial grade matcha powder, filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit for a beautifully balanced dessert. It is a stunning centerpiece cake that is far less sweet than Western cakes, allowing the complex flavor of matcha to shine.
A soft and tender Japanese sponge cake infused with vibrant matcha green tea and filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
main
batter
filling
Instructions
Prepare the Matcha Sponge
Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius and line a round 20 centimeter cake pan with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and caster sugar together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisking constantly until the mixture reaches 40 degrees Celsius and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and continue beating at high speed for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale, and triples in volume.
Fold in Flour and Matcha
Sift cake flour and matcha powder together three times to ensure they are well combined and lump free. Gently fold the matcha flour mixture into the egg foam in three additions using a large spatula with a light cutting and folding motion. Fold in melted butter at the end. Do not deflate the foam or the sponge will be dense.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently smooth the surface. Tap the pan once on the counter to release any large air bubbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly pressed. Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing.
Assemble and Finish
Whip heavy cream with one tablespoon of sugar until stiff peaks form. Slice the cooled matcha sponge horizontally into two layers. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the bottom layer and top with the second sponge layer. Frost the outside with remaining whipped cream and dust with extra matcha powder before serving.
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