Moist and Delicious Matcha {Green Tea} Cake
This Matcha Cake Recipe I’ve curated for you creates a dense and moist green tea cake with an outer layer that has a great crunch to it. With just the right amount of sweetness, it can be enjoyed as a dessert or even as breakfast. I promise you, you will absolutely love this treat!
And besides that, this #MatchaCake is easy, makes for a yummy tea-time partner this Monsoon, and goes perfectly with #MatchaGreenTea.
So, what is so magical about green tea powder?
Matcha is not a fluffed uptrend; it has been the flavour of Zen Buddhism, tea ceremonies in Buddhist temples and ancient China for aeons. For all my health-conscious readers, you need to know that Matcha green powder, which is rich in antioxidants, will be the answer you are looking for when it comes to enhancing your mood and detoxifying and relaxing your body.
With ‘satori’ and meditation becoming popular, Matcha’s natural properties are beneficial to be ‘in the moment’. Furthermore, the potency of drinking Matcha tea and its healing properties ~ works on all levels; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual ~ bringing about a calming and soothing effect on the mind, body and spirit.
Additionally, a cup of Matcha tea is energising and it works well on the lines of daily detox. And, the flavour is superior to green tea. So, for those who are consuming green tea for health reasons ~ a switch to Matcha tea is the answer.
Ready to try your new favourite Matcha-based snack?
Keeping the healthy and healing properties of Matcha in mind, I’d encourage you to indulge yourselves with this moist and delicious Matcha {Green Tea} Cake!
To note: You will need natural green tea powder to make this cake, which is available in most Asian grocery stores. If not, it can be found online. The Japanese label will read as ‘Matcha’ and the Korean one as ‘Nokcha Karu’. A reminder that this has caffeine in it for those who are on an off-caffeine diet.
Ingredients
- Eggs ~ large {2 nos.}
- Flour ~ 1 cup
- Sugar ~ 2⁄3 cup
- Butter ~ 1⁄2 cup
- Green tea powder {Matcha} ~ 1 tablespoon
- Baking powder ~ 1⁄2 teaspoon
If you don’t have cake flour and need to substitute all-purpose flour in this recipe, then you need to use LESS all-purpose flour.
Preparation
- Cream the butter well in a bowl. To this, add sugar and mix well.
- Beat the eggs together in another bowl using an electric mixer until the volume doubles or triples. Add the beaten eggs gradually to the above mixture and stir well.
- Sieve flour, green tea powder, and baking powder and add them to the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into a buttered loaf pan {you may use parchment paper or grease-proof paper instead as they are hygienic}.
- Bake in a preheated oven {340 degrees F /175 degrees C} for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
A Moist, Dense Matcha Cake with a Crunchy Outer Layer!
The end result is divine; a soft and spongy green tea cake ~ not too sweet and so flavourful! This recipe has always been a hit with my friends and family, and I have to say that there is nothing to beat that distinctive aroma of green tea that pervades my kitchen and home after baking a Matcha Cake! So, what is it that’s stopping you from pepping up your culinary skills and springing a fresh surprise on family and friends?
If you try this moist and delicious Matcha {Green Tea} Cake recipe, don’t forget to share your pictures on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with the hashtag #UrbanDiariesGourmet. Thank you so much for reading, and till next time!
Oh Tanya, this is stunning and so delicate. Beautiful creation and that colour is beautiful! Thank you for this easy and scrumptious recipe!
And because it’s made using matcha green tea powder, this green tea cake will enhance your energy, metabolism, and mood, Bhumika.
Another beauty right here! Don’t think I’ll be needing frosting, although topped with fresh berries and whipped cream ~ this would be a real treat!
Thanks Khushi. Hope you have a great day ahead!
I LOVE your blog, Tanya! I discovered it while browsing and I have to say it’s one of the most interesting ones I’ve come across in a while. This recipe looks simple and delightful; I’ll try it for sure! xx
Aw thank you so much, Monika.
I think your photography is gorgeous, Tanya and you’re doing an amazing job so far. As for this cake ~ it looks delish (you can feel the warm sunshine) and I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Aisha. If you haven’t tried Matcha yet you’ll have to give it a try, either in tea form or this cake!
Have you tried matcha and white chocolate? It’s a match made in heaven! ✨ I‘m usually not a fan of matcha but this combination is quite tasty. Of course, your cake looks awesome, and not-too-sweet desserts are just what I like!
I too like my desserts only delicately sweet, Mudrika ~ so this is perfect for me.
Literally washed over by waves and waves of matcha flavour and baking love! This cake looks easy to make and sounds delicious with premium ingredients to let it melt in your mouth!
Glad to hear it, Subarna.
How can you say “no” to this delightful matcha dessert?! I love matcha and green tea, and this recipe is perfect! The cake looks nice and light, and the recipe not too sweet (but rather sufficiently sweet)! Thank you for sharing. xx
This recipe makes for a really simple and delicious dessert, Anima.
A matcha made in heaven! And that green tea flavour ~ so aromatic! Although I’d use brown sugar instead of regular sugar. Have a great day! 🙂
I love green tea especially Matcha powder, its strong flavour and great taste!
This is a really good matcha cake ~ light with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for tea time and all the special cellies with the girls! Sending you sweet love & sunshine! ❤️
Big hugs, Rohini. You’ll find the matcha flavour is delightfully rich ~ fully satisfying your matcha cravings!
Oohhh, this looks so good and fluffy ~ and the recipe seems so simple and full of flavour! I’d use my favourite toppings like choco chips. I really could eat the entire cake in one sitting! 😀
Haha!! I am constantly charmed by this matcha dessert’s wonderfully yummy texture and flavour, Riddhima!
Perfectly baked on the outside and super moist and spongy on the inside… This simple and gorgeous green tea cake certainly lights up my day. Anyway, it’s time for me to start baking! ❤️❤️❤️
You’ve probably seen by now, I have a Matcha obsession… 😀
A cake that is perfectly moist and flavourful! Just a week ago I was hanging out in Berlin, sipping tea and eating green tea cake! Time flies when you’re having fun ✨! I’d devour anything with matcha or passion fruit, by the way!
That makes me so happy! 🙂
I couldn’t contain my excitement when I saw this post! I had green tea cake two years ago when I was in Japan and have been hunting down a simple recipe ever since (without any luck). I can’t wait to give this a try! Thank you for sharing. xx
That’s so great, Mohsin. I hope you enjoy the cake as much as I do!
Fluffy and fresh and lightly sweet! I made the cake today and it tasted so good! ✨ I wonder if I can replace all purpose flour with low gluten flour?
Deeksha, I haven’t made it that way ~ regardless it could be worth a try! Or perhaps replace it with a cup of gluten free flour to ensure that it turns out the same.
I love matcha everything! I’ve been looking for an easy recipe and am happy I discovered yours. As usual, the richness and intensity of this matcha dessert makes the guilt worth it, and I’ve no doubt that every bite will be oooh sooo satisfyingly delicious!
Thanks so much for appreciating the recipe, Kanchi.
Awesome recipe, Tanya! Ideal for serving with green tea while reminiscing about my trip to Tokyo… Thanks for sharing! xx
Aw thank you, Karan! This is a delicious treat for anyone who enjoys matcha flavoured desserts. {I’m jealous of your trip to Tokyo!} 🙂
Omg, that cake looks so fluffy! Matcha really is the best! Would love to try this! ❤️❤️❤️
Would matcha cake with matcha frosting, or matcha cookies with matcha icing be too much matcha?! Haha!!
This cake looks sensational, Tanya! And, what a gorgeous colour! Literally how do you make everything so flavourful and texture perfect?! 🙂 I’m loving the way you are growing!
Anything matcha ~ yes, please! Seriously, matcha is just so fun to bake with… 🙂
Just obsessed with that matcha green! I’ve seen you grow in so many ways these last 5 years… Your love for unique content creation is some next-level thing, and I’m so proud of you, Tanya! ❤️
Your encouraging words boosts my confidence. Thank you, Nardeep.
Reflect deeper and shine bright like a diamond, beautiful Tanya! Always expressing your love for life in ways only you can, aren’t you? I’m happy and proud of you, love!
Thank you for the words and love, Ria.
Oooh, this colour is insane! My green food phase has certainly made its way to dessert… Trade you a cake for a cake? 🙂
On a side note, you blog just reminds me how much you motivate all of of us… Love you, Tanya!
Hands up if you’re in Matcha Heaven right now with this melt-in-your-mouth Matcha Cake! ❤️
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I love matcha ❤️ and your matcha green tea cake looks nice and moist. Treating myself this weekend or during my tea break next week to this delicious bake. Thank you for sharing.
That’s great! Glad to hear it, Anju.
This looks absolutely fluffy and moist! Well, who doesn’t love a bit of matcha? I would love to try this. ❤️
Oh, thank you so much, Gaurav! So sweet of you.
Wowee – this colour!! Such a dreamy cake – it’s what I call perfectly yummy treats! ✨✨ Such a craving right now!!
Thank you, Asma. So happy to hear this from “baker” you!
Looks amazingly vibrant & delicious!! Matcha desserts are my top fave… love me some floooofy cake right now!!
Oh, so sweet! Thank you very much, Suma.
Wow, this looks delicious! And these shots are BEAUTIFUL – I can’t stop staring at how spongey and light this cake is! Nothing beats how delicious your bakes are, Tanya!
So glad to hear this, Vatsala. Thank you very much!
Omg, this looks dreamy! A matcha flavour combo is always a winner… I need to make this asap!
Oh Rohini! Thank you so much.
Ooooh – this is a lush flavour combination! Texture for daaaaays… Gimme matcha cake every day and I’ll be happy!! 😀
I’m delighted to hear this! Thank you, Veena.
Wow, that looks like a lovely fluffy cake! This is definitely right up my street… And, the images are absolutely gorgeous, babe!
So sweet of you, Janvi. Thanks much!
YUM! What a beautiful cake, makes me want to taste it now! Loving the simple styling that works so well. Thank you for inspiring me, chef. ❤️
Glad to hear this, Payal. Thank you very much indeed!
This looks incredible – so light and tasty! Love matcha desserts! Now looking for excuses to make homemade matcha everything, because it is the most beautiful colour EVER!
Absolutely right you are, Harsha. Thank you!
Mmmnm mmmnm great! ❤️❤️❤️ Sounds like a delightful treat, and that colour!! Just been through your gourmet page – all your bakes are fantastic! I look forward to seeing more, Tanya.
I’m overjoyed to receive your compliment, Nitisha. Thank you!
This is gorgeous! Layers and layers of delightful deliciousness! Your bakes are amazing! ❤️
Thanks so much sweet soul!
OMGGG – this is so beautiful! Anyone up for a slice of this picture-perfect matcha cake? Imma eat it all on my own… Tis Delightful, Tis Love!!
Thank you for your warm appreciation, Sunita.
WOWW! How incredible is this! This is what summer dreams are made of. Get in my belly now!
Glad to have your approval, Sara.
CAKE DAY ✨ A moist and fluffy cake with the aroma of matcha that requires just mixing and baking – sounds absolutely delish and looks sensational – what more?!
Thank you, Madhavi. You fill my heart with joy!