Matcha Cake Recipe

Name: Matcha Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: ¾ c Unbleached Flour; ¾ c Whole Wheat Flour; ¼ c Flaxseed Meal; ½ c Coconut Flakes, unsweetened; 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder; ¼ tsp Baking Soda; ¼ tsp Ginger Powder; 1 Egg; 3 Ripe Bananas, mashed; 18-20 Dates, pitted and chopped into small pieces; ¼ c Grape Seed Oil; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅓ c Water, warm; 1 ½ tsp Yu Matcha Powder; 8 oz Cream Cheese; 1 stick Butter, unsalted; 1 tsp Coconut Extract; 3 c Powdered Sugar; ¼ c Pistachios, shelled and chopped

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Matcha Cake, a perfect blend of healthy ingredients and comforting taste. Inspired by the harmonious balance of traditional and modern baking, this cake features the earthy richness of matcha combined with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dates. The inclusion of flaxseed meal and whole wheat flour adds a nutritious touch, making this cake not only delicious but also beneficial for your health. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the tender crumb and subtle complexity brought by ginger powder and coconut flakes.

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The preparation of this Matcha Cake is straightforward and enjoyable. The mix of wet and dry ingredients, enhanced with the flavor of organic ground matcha, creates a batter that bakes into a beautifully moist cake. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with coconut extract and finished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios, this cake is a sensory delight. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed as a wholesome treat, this matcha cake fits perfectly into a health-conscious lifestyle, offering a delightful and nutritious indulgence.

Matcha Cake

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Cuisine

Fusion

Author:

Kiyomi Koike

Servings

1 cake

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

55 minutes

Calories

4500

Experience the comforting embrace of this Matcha Cake, where the earthy notes of matcha blend seamlessly with the natural sweetness of bananas and dates. Each slice is a moist, tender delight topped with a creamy coconut-infused frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios, making it a sensory treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

¾ c Unbleached Flour
¾ c Whole Wheat Flour
¼ c Flaxseed Meal
½ c Coconut Flakes, unsweetened
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
¼ tsp Baking Soda
¼ tsp Ginger Powder
1 Egg
3 Ripe Bananas, mashed
18-20 Dates, pitted and chopped into small pieces
¼ c Grape Seed Oil
¼ tsp Salt
⅓ c Water, warm
1 ½ tsp Yu Matcha Powder
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 stick Butter, unsalted
1 tsp Coconut Extract
3 c Powdered Sugar
¼ c Pistachios, shelled and chopped

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Directions

Cake:

Preheat oven to 350º F.
In a large bowl mix first 7 ingredients.
Mix together ½ tsp Yu Matcha in warm water.
In a separate bowl mix together egg, mashed bananas, dates, grape seed oil, matcha in water and salt. Mix until well combined.
Add wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until well combined.
Butter and flour bottom and side of 7” spring form cake pan, or 1 lb loaf pan.
Pour mixture into the prepared pan.
Bake 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Frosting:

Whip softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Stir in coconut extract. Add powdered sugar and rest of Yu Matcha.
Spread frosting on cooled cake.
Chop pistachios. Sprinkle over the cake.

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