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Most Delicious Matcha Pound Cake
5 from 129 votes

Most Delicious Matcha Pound Cake

This Matcha Pound Cake blends sifted matcha powder with all-purpose flour and cornstarch, combined with separated egg whites whipped to stiff peaks and a creamed mixture of butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. The method produces a tender, green tea-flavored loaf with fine crumb and moderate sweetness.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 egg separate egg whites from yolks while cold, and then brought up to room temperature, separated
  • 155 g all-purpose flour
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 9 g matcha green tea powder sifted
  • 3 g baking powder
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar or use 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 150 g granulated sugar divided (50g and 100g)
  • 140 g butter room temp, salted
  • 45 ml milk room temp, whole
  • 4 ml vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into 2 different bowls. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: all purpose flour, cornstarch, matcha and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Line a 8" by 4" loaf pan with parchment paper.
  4. In a clean stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, transfer the egg whites and whip until foamy. Add in the cream of tartar and keep beating until lots of bubbles form.
  5. Gradually add in 50g of granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks. (Peak will be straight when whisk is lifted).
  6. Remove the whipped egg whites and transfer to a large clean bowl. Set aside.
  7. Using the same mixer bowl, change to a paddle attachment and add in the butter and remaining 100g granulated sugar.
  8. Cream until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes on high speed.
  9. Gradually add in the egg yolks one by one, and then slowly add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. (At this point, it may begin to curdle, which is fine).
  10. Remove the mixer bowl and sift about ⅓rd of the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, matcha, and baking powder) over the egg yolk batter.
  11. With a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, matcha, baking powder) into the mixture and alternate with ⅓rd of the whipped egg whites, repeating until everything is combined together and there are no white streaks left, but making sure not to overmix as to deflate the batter.
  12. Transfer the cake batter to the lined loaf pan. Carefully tap the pan a few times to release any trapped air bubbles.
  13. Bake at 350°F/177°C for 60-65 mins, until golden brown on top, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, or with the slightest crumbs clinging to it.
  14. Let cool completely before slicing.
  15. Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  16. Sliced cake can be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 2 months. Just remove from the freezer about 15-20 minutes and leave at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 298IU (6%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 298IU 6%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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