Fluffy Matcha Cake: A Delicious Japanese Sweet Treat

Bake this soft matcha loaf cake for a gentle, fragrant treat. Lightly sweet and balanced by matcha’s delicate notes, it’s the perfect companion to tea or coffee for a comforting afternoon break.

Ingredients

• 3 g of organic ceremonial matcha
• 125 g plain flour
• 100 g caster sugar
• 100 g salted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prep

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 180°C.
2. Melt the butter: Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan.
3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sifted matcha.

Step 2: Make the batter

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and slightly foamy.
2. Add the melted butter: Pour in the melted butter, then gradually fold in the dry mix (flour, baking powder, matcha) until smooth.

Step 3: Whip the egg whites

1. Beat the whites: Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold in: Gently fold the whites into the batter using a spatula, lifting from the bottom to keep it airy.

Step 4: Bake

1. Pour the batter: Pour into a greased and floured loaf tin.
2. Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (depending on your oven). It’s ready when a knife comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool and enjoy

1. Unmould: Let the cake cool on a wire rack before removing from the tin.
2. Finish and serve: Dust with icing sugar or a little matcha before serving.

Tip

For a more intense flavour, add a touch more matcha to the batter. It’s also delicious with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Nutritional note

Matcha naturally contains antioxidants, while this fluffy cake offers a lovely balance of sweetness and subtle green tea notes—ideal for a feel-good treat.

When to enjoy it

Perfect for afternoon tea or as a light dessert, paired with tea or coffee for a cosy moment.

Diet-friendly

This cake contains gluten and eggs, but it can be adapted for lactose-free diets by swapping the butter for a plant-based alternative.

Useful links

• Discover our bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) for a smooth, lump-free matcha.
• Also try our Matcha Coconut Blondies for another indulgent dessert.
• Visit our homepage to explore all our products.