Green Tea Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and matcha green tea powder until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Down
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- 8
Prepare Frosting Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and matcha green tea powder.
- 9
Mix the Frosting
Beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.