Description
Unleash the best flavor with our step-by-step Matcha Cake recipe. Easy to bake, this guide will help you create a delicious matcha cake every time.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (300g) cake flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons (14g) culinary grade matcha powder, sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Pan and Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted cake flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- 4. Add Eggs Gradually: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- 5. Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
- 6. Bake to Perfection: Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins