Description
This Matcha Pound Cake is a moist and buttery cake infused with the earthy flavor of Japanese green tea powder. It’s perfect for tea time or as a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 160g unsalted butter (softened)
- 130g powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 20g milk
- 130g cake flour
- 4g baking powder
- 10g matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a pound cake loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and mix until fully combined.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and matcha powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha powder for best flavor and color.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
