Green Tea Cake Recipe
Make Green Tea Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Brew the Green Tea
Brew green tea using 1-2 tea bags in 1 cup of hot water. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags and let it cool.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- 8
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
- 10
Add Optional Toppings
Once the cake is cool, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake into wedges and serve. Enjoy your delicious green tea cake!