Matcha Tea Cake
Matcha tea cake is one of the most unique Japanese-inspired desserts, blending the rich flavor of green tea with the lightness of a mousse. Matcha powder is a traditional ingredient in Japan, used for centuries in tea ceremonies. This cake is perfect for those who love unique flavors and elegant-looking desserts. Tip: For decoration, you can also use edible gold dust or toasted almond slices to further enhance the cake's visual impact.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 8
1
Sponge Cake Base
10
g
Matcha Powder
300
ml
Heavy Cream
100
g
Sugar
15
g
Gelatin
50
ml
Water
50
g
White Chocolate Shavings
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Preparation Steps
1
Bloom the gelatin in the water, then gently heat over low heat until completely dissolved.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
3
Sift the matcha powder into the whipped cream and gently fold until the cream is evenly green.
4
Add the dissolved gelatin to the matcha cream and mix thoroughly.
5
Place the sponge cake base in a cake pan and pour the matcha mousse over it. Smooth the top evenly.
6
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until the mousse has set.
7
Once the cake has set, remove it from the pan and garnish the top with white chocolate shavings. Serve chilled.
