How to Make Matcha Green Tea Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Matcha green tea has been enjoying a surge in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. This finely-ground powder made from specially-grown and processed green tea leaves has a rich, earthy flavor and is packed with antioxidants. It has been used for centuries in Japanese tea ceremonies and has now made its way into all sorts of culinary creations, including cakes.

If you're a fan of matcha and have a sweet tooth, you'll love this recipe for Matcha Green Tea Cake. It's a moist ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¾ cup egg whites
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Combine eggs, 2 egg whites, and 3/4 cup egg whites in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and doubled in volume. Add ingredients one at a time, beating 15 to 30 seconds after each addition, in the following order: sugar, honey, flour, baking powder, matcha, vanilla extract, butter, and buttermilk. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg