Description
Soft and fluffy strawberry matcha sponge cake layered with fresh strawberries and delicate green tea flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons matcha powder
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Sift flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt together.
3. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
4. Add milk and dry ingredients to yolk mixture.
5. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. Fold egg whites gently into batter in three additions.
7. Fold diced strawberries carefully into batter.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until center is set.
10. Cool cake completely before serving with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use ceremonial-grade matcha for brighter flavor.
Do not overmix batter to keep sponge texture light.
Serve with whipped cream for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: strawberry matcha sponge cake