We love how light this matcha cake and its accompanying frosting are; it really helps the natural flavors of matcha shine through. Make sure your heavy cream is cold before you whip it—the colder it is, the easier it will be to whip up and it’ll hold its shape better while frosting.
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For the cake
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Cooking spray
- 1 c.
(2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 c.
granulated sugar
- 3
large eggs
- 1 c.
all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp.
baking powder
- 2 tsp.
cornstarch
- 2 tbsp.
food-grade matcha powder
- 2 tbsp.
water
For the frosting
- 6 oz.
cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 c.
granulated sugar
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Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 c.
cold heavy cream
For garnish
- 2 tbsp.
powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp.
food-grade matcha powder
Directions
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- Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8″ cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Step 2Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Add egg yolks to bowl with butter and sugar and beat until combined.
- Step 3In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and matcha powder. Slowly fold flour mixture into bowl with butter and sugar until completely combined, adding 2 tablespoons water too loosen, if necessary.
- Step 4 In another medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into batter, then fold remaining egg whites into batter.
- Step 5Divide mixture between prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Step 6Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until completely combined. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until medium peaks form, 5 minutes.
- Step 7To assemble: Place first cake on serving tray and top with half of the frosting. Place second cake on top and spread remaining frosting all over.
- Step 8In a small bowl, whisk together matcha and powdered sugar. Use a sieve to dust this over top of cake.
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Lena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. She’s been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. Don’t @ her.