Fluffy Japanese Matcha Sponge (Printer-friendly)

A light and fluffy Japanese-inspired sponge infused with vibrant green tea for a perfect dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
07 - 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Decoration

10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Whipped cream or fresh berries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well to combine.
05 - Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid deflating the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It gives you a perfectly tender crumb without needing a stand mixer.
  • The earthy sweetness pairs flawlessly with a quiet afternoon or a strong cup of tea.
02 -
  • If the butter is too hot when added, you will end up with scrambled egg streaks.
  • Folding the flour by hand instead of beating it prevents a dense, rubbery crumb.
03 -
  • Substitute half the flour with finely ground almond flour for a tender, nutty profile.
  • Sparkling wine surprisingly cuts through the earthy richness better than tea.

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