Matcha Madness Cake 🍵

Matcha Madness Cake 🍵

Are you a fan of matcha-flavored desserts? 🍵🍰
✨ A moist and fluffy cake infused with vibrant matcha green tea, layered with smooth frosting, and topped with delicate matcha powder – a true indulgence for matcha lovers! ✨

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

• 200g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 180ml (3/4 cup) whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the Frosting:

• 250g (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
• 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 200g (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp matcha powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
Pour the batter evenly into the cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and matcha powder, and beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Garnish:

Dust the top of the cake with extra matcha powder for a beautiful finish.
🍴 Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and enjoy this gorgeous green cake that offers a perfect balance of sweet and earthy flavors!