Description
This vibrant and flavorful Matcha Pound Cake is made with a rich blend of matcha powder, butter, and sugars, creating a soft, moist texture with a slightly sweet, earthy taste. Perfect for tea time or a special dessert, it’s a unique twist on the classic pound cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons matcha powder (culinary grade or higher for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (at room temperature)
Optional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your ingredients, especially the butter and milk, are at room temperature to help the cake batter come together smoothly.
- For a stronger matcha flavor, you can increase the matcha powder by ½ tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese