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Matcha Green Tea Cake with mascarpone cream and matcha dust
Unique matcha cake with mascarpone cream

Layered Matcha Mascarpone Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
The ancient staple of Japanese tea ceremonies, matcha, meets Western cake baking. The earthy, slightly bitter umami of the tea wonderfully counterpoints the sweet mascarpone cream. The vibrant green color is entirely natural—no artificial dyes needed.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sieve (critical for matcha!)
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Sift the flour, baking powder, and matcha powder into a bowl, then stir in the sugar.

Tip: Sifting is essential to avoid biting into bitter balls of green tea powder.
2 ✓

Add the eggs, milk, and oil, and mix until the batter is smooth.

Tip: Oil-based sponges stay moister in the fridge than butter-based ones.
3 ✓

Pour into the pan and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes (test with a toothpick). Cool completely.

Tip: Matcha color is heat sensitive; cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
4 ✓

For the frosting, mix mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in the stiffly whipped heavy cream.

Tip: Don't overmix the mascarpone with a machine or it may turn runny. Use a spatula or hand whisk.
5 ✓

Slice the cake horizontally, fill with cream, and frost the top. Chill for 2 hours.

Tip: Dust with a little matcha powder before serving for dramatic effect.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the batter lumpy?
Matcha powder tends to clump. Always sift it before use!
Which matcha should I buy?
Culinary grade is perfect for baking; you don't need the expensive ceremonial grade.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
  • 2.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower or Vegetable Oil
  • 9 oz Mascarpone Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Cold Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract