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Matcha Steamed Cake

This Matcha Steamed Cake (Mushi Pan) is light and fluffy with an aromatic green tea flavor. These individual Japanese cakes are so easy to steam in a frying pan for the perfect breakfast or snack. Less than 20 minutes to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 steamed
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell)
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp PLAIN yogurt
  • 1½ Tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp matcha (green tea powder)
For the Garnish (Optional)
  • sweet red bean paste (anko) (you can make my homemade Anko recipe)

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients. I use 6 oz Pyrex glass ramekins (custard cups).
  2. Wrap a frying pan lid with a kitchen towel. This will prevent condensation from falling onto the cakes while steaming.
  3. Place 4 empty ramekins in a frying pan and pour enough water into the pan to go halfway up the exterior sides of the ramekins. Take out the ramekins, cover the pan with a lid, and bring the water to a boil.
  4. Meanwhile, place a cupcake liner inside each ramekin.
  5. In a medium bowl, add 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell) and 1 Tbsp neutral oil and whisk well.
  6. Add 1 Tbsp honey and 3 Tbsp plain yogurt. Mix well.
  7. Add 1½ Tbsp sugar and mix thoroughly.
  8. Sift ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) and 1 tsp baking powder together. Then, add it to the egg mixture.
  9. Sift 1 tsp matcha (green tea powder) and fold until the matcha powder is well incorporated into the batter.
  10. Divide and pour the batter evenly into the lined ramekins.
  11. When the water starts to boil, place the filled ramekins inside the pan.
  12. Cover with the lid and steam over medium-low heat for 12–14 minutes.
  13. To test if the steamed cake is ready, insert a skewer in the center of the cake and see if it comes out clean (no wet batter). Do not overcook as the cakes will become hard. When done, remove the ramekins from the pan and serve with sweet red bean paste (anko).
To Store
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  1. I recommended enjoying it immediately or on the same day since the steamed cake gets harder. You can re-steam them before serving (I don‘t recommend microwaving).

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 132IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4steamed

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 132IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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