Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this classic Matcha Pound Cake, a Japanese-inspired delight that’s moist, tender, and bursting with rich, buttery goodness. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Sift the matcha powder into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Matcha Pound Cake, Japanese dessert, cake recipe, green tea cake