This is a quite memorable recipe, not because its simple, but the cake making experience for myself. Last time I made this matcha butter cake was on my smart hubby’s birthday, well, nowadays AKA the day our second daughter little Unieka was born. It’s a chance of one in 365, so I can say its pretty special.
Knowing my hubby loves green tea matcha flavored desserts, plus under the circumstance that we couldn’t do much to celebrate as in I was overdue, a matcha butter cake would be the top choice. Considering I didn’t have much energy in the afternoon and quite a limited time to use before my sleepy head kicked in, a simple matcha-no-fuss cake showed up in my mind. I wasn’t fancy to make an extra layer with white chocolate icing in the middle, but if you have time, that can make the cake fancier and richer. This recipe won’t provide that, but its easy to make, and it will turn out moist and quite yum!
To make it more birthday cake-like, I added a circle of strawberries on the top. While I kept getting small contractions, I wasn’t having the steadiest hands and precise decoration.
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Matcha Butter Cake FAQs
What is matcha butter cake?
Matcha butter cake is a delicious dessert made with matcha green tea powder and butter. It is a moist and rich cake that has a slightly bitter taste from the matcha powder, which pairs well with the sweetness of the cake.
What kind of matcha powder should I use for matcha butter cake?
Look for high-quality culinary-grade matcha powder to use in your matcha butter cake. It should have a bright green color and a fine, smooth texture.
Can I substitute other types of flour for the all-purpose flour in the recipe?
While all-purpose flour works best for this recipe, you can substitute it with cake flour or pastry flour for a lighter and fluffier cake.
Can I add other flavors or ingredients to the matcha butter cake?
Yes, you can add other flavors or ingredients to the matcha butter cake, such as lemon zest or juice, vanilla extract, or almond extract, to enhance the flavor and aroma of the cake.
Matcha Butter Cake
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Ingredients
- Matcha Butter Cake
1 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
10 ml Vanilla extract/vanilla paste
30 ml Heavy cream
1 tbs matcha powder
- Decoration Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Fruit and flowers, as desired (I used strawberries since it matches the mocha flavour)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees
- Grease and flour a 6×3 inch pan lightly
- Place butter in a large bowl with the sugar and salt and beat on a high speed for 5 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the eggs.
- Beat on high for 5 more minutes till all ingredients are well combined.
- Scrape the bowl and add the cream and vanilla extract (mix only until partially incorporated)
- Add in the matcha powder, flour, and baking powder.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix to ensure the mixture was smooth.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is puffed and springy and a stick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer it onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- To decorate, mix matcha and icing sugar finely.
- Dust over the top of the cake and decorate with fresh fruit as desired.
- Serve it with green tea or in my case, Rooibos!
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