A soft matcha butter cake sprinkled with sakura sugar and decorated with edible cherry blossoms. A stunning Japanese-inspired spring dessert for 8.

Prep time: 25 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 1 hourServings: 8 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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This sakura matcha cake blends the fresh, grassy notes of green tea with the delicate fragrance of cherry blossoms for a treat that is as pretty as it is delicious. It is perfect for sharing with family and friends on a spring afternoon.

Ingredients

  • 150 g (1 1/4 cups) cake flour
  • 15 g (2 tablespoons) matcha powder
  • 5 g (1 teaspoon) baking powder
  • 100 g (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
  • 1 g (a pinch) salt
  • 10 g (2 teaspoons) sakura sugar (or plain sugar)
  • Edible pickled cherry blossoms, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the cake flour, matcha, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing just until no dry flour remains.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and sprinkle with the sakura sugar.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool, then decorate with the edible cherry blossoms.

Tips

  • Use room-temperature ingredients so the batter comes together smoothly.
  • Adjust the amount of matcha to taste for a lighter or stronger green tea flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 310 per serving | Protein: 5 g | Carbs: 45 g | Fat: 12 g

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