Matcha Cake

Matcha Cake

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We love how light this cake and it's accompanying frosting are; it really helps the natural flavors of matcha shine through.
Ingredients
  • FOR THE CAKE
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. food grade matcha powder
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • FOR THE FROSTING
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ c. granulated sugar
  • 2 c. cold heavy cream
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • FOR GARNISH
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp. food grade matcha powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8” cake pans and line with parchment paper. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Add egg yolks to bowl with butter and sugar and beat until combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and matcha powder. Slowly fold flour mixture into bowl with butter and sugar until completely combined, adding 2 tablespoons water too loosen, if necessary.
  4. In another medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold ¼ of the egg whites into batter, then fold remaining egg whites into batter.
  5. Divide mixture between prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes. Let cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until completely combined. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until medium peaks form, 5 minutes.
  7. To assemble: Place first cake on serving tray and top with half the frosting. Place second cake on top of frosting layer and top with remaining frosting.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together matcha and powdered sugar. Use a sieve to dust over top of cake.

How To Make A Matcha Cake

Matcha isn't JUST for lattes…Full recipe: http://dlsh.it/rMYDdi2

Julkaissut Delish Perjantaina 22. helmikuuta 2019

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