Description
Discover how to make a delicious Matcha cake with this step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-bake cake offers the best flavor and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) All-purpose flour, sifted
- 1½ cups (300g) Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (14g) Ceremonial or high-quality culinary grade matcha powder, sifted
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, sifted matcha, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins