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A vibrant green layered sponge cake with matcha cream frosting on a white cake stand

St. Patrick's Day Green Tea Nokcha Cake

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 90 grams cake flour
  • 10 grams culinary -grade matcha powder
  • 30 milliliters whole milk
  • 20 grams unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 400 milliliters heavy whipping cream
  • 45 grams confectioners sugar
  • 5 grams matcha powder for cream stabilization

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a convection oven to 170°C (340°F) and line an 18cm round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift the cake flour and 10g of matcha powder together three times to ensure uniform aeration and particle distribution.
  • Combine eggs and granulated sugar in a stand mixer bowl and whisk over a bain-marie until the mixture reaches 40°C (104°F).
  • Beat the egg mixture on high speed until it reaches the ribbon stage, characterized by a thick, pale foam that holds its shape for 3 seconds.
  • Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg foam in three batches using a spatula, maintaining as much volume as possible.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract; temper with a small amount of batter before folding the mixture into the main batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan from a height of 20cm to pop large air bubbles and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Invert the cake onto a wire rack immediately after removal from the oven to prevent the structure from collapsing while cooling.
  • Prepare the frosting by whipping heavy cream, confectioners sugar, and 5g of matcha powder to stiff peaks.
  • Slice the cooled sponge horizontally into two even discs, apply a layer of matcha cream between them, and frost the exterior surface.