Nut-Free Green Tea Cake
Delight your taste buds with this Nut-Free Green Tea Cake, a vibrant twist on classic desserts that celebrates the earthy elegance of matcha. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this nut-free recipe combines the subtle sweetness of granulated sugar with the aromatic richness of matcha green tea powder, creating a light and flavorful cake that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. With its delicate crumb, thanks to whole milk and buttery goodness, this cake is made even more irresistible with a hint of vanilla. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for tea time or casual get-togethers. Serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sophisticated finish—this green tea cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser and a conversation starter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar on medium speed using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, the cake can be served plain or dusted with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.0 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*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.
