Today, we’re going to make a super simple Matcha Cake that’s fluffy and tasty. Matcha is a special green tea powder from Japan that gives the cake a beautiful green color and a yummy flavor. This cake is perfect for anyone who likes trying new things or enjoys Japanese treats. We’ll mix some common ingredients like eggs, flour, and sugar with matcha to create a delicious cake. Let’s start baking this wonderful green tea cake that everyone will love!
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 120g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 120g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha (green tea) powder
- 60ml (1/4 cup) milk, room temperature
- 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Sifting not only combines these ingredients but also aerates the flour, making the cake lighter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened. This can take about 5 minutes with an electric mixer on high speed.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and gently whisk until just combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Make sure not to mix too much, as doing so can cause the batter to lose volume and alter the texture of the cake.
- Bake:
- Transfer the mixture into the ready cake pan, evening out the surface with a spatula. Cook in the oven, already heated, for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the middle of the cake comes out without any batter sticking to it.
- Cool:
- Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to cool down in the pan for roughly 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Once cooled, you can dust the cake with additional matcha powder for decoration and a more intense flavor. Serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit.
This Matcha Sponge Cake is a wonderful introduction to Japanese-style desserts, offering a unique flavor that’s not overly sweet and a texture that’s light and airy. Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade Japanese cake!