Name: Matcha Birthday Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder (culinary grade); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting); 3/4 cup powdered sugar; Optional: 1/2 cup melted white chocolate; Edible flowers for decoration

Description

This Matcha Birthday Cake is an elegant, modern twist on classic celebration cakes, featuring soft layers infused with green tea, creamy frosting, and delicate edible flower decoration—perfect for matcha lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy cream or 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Optional: 1/2 cup melted white chocolate
Edible flowers for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese or whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until light and spreadable. Optional: Fold in melted white chocolate.
Assemble cake layers with frosting in between. Cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
Decorate with edible flowers and optional matcha or white chocolate drizzle.

Notes

Add lemon zest for a citrusy touch in the batter or frosting.
Use white chocolate ganache for a glossy drip effect.
Make it vegan with plant-based butter, milk, and egg alternatives.
Fill with strawberry jam or red bean paste for added sweetness and texture.
Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months to prep ahead.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 105mg