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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Directions
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and beat on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped cream on top and sides of the cake as desired.