Description
A luscious matcha pound cake infused with earthy green tea flavor, offering both indulgence and nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Matcha Powder
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 cup Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray, optionally lining with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, matcha powder, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the best quality; substituting ingredients can alter flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: matcha, pound cake, dessert, healthy baking, green tea
