Green Tea Ginger Cakes
Delight your taste buds with these aromatic Green Tea Ginger Cakes, a perfect fusion of earthy matcha and warm, zesty ginger! Soft and tender, each cake boasts a vibrant green hue from high-quality matcha green tea powder, complemented by the subtle spice of both ground and freshly grated ginger. The addition of creamy whole milk yogurt ensures a moist and fluffy texture, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finishing touch. Quick to prepare and bake in just under an hour, these mini cakes are ideal for everything from a sophisticated tea-time treat to an indulgent dessert. Make these matcha ginger cakes your go-to recipe for when you want to impress with bold, unique flavors and stunning presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the muffin cups.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha green tea powder, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and the grated fresh ginger.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry flour mixture and the yogurt to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Enjoy your Green Tea Ginger Cakes with a hot cup of tea or as a standalone treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 832 mg | 277% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.2 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 837 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
