Name: Green Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha), divided; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners’ sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

Description

This stunning Green Cake offers an earthy yet sweet flavor profile, featuring a remarkably moist crumb thanks to the addition of yogurt. Topped with a velvety green tea-infused cream cheese frosting, it is the perfect sophisticated treat for tea time or special celebrations.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha), divided
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon of green tea powder to remove any matcha clumps.
In a large bowl, beat the white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the yogurt. Mix until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, sift the confectioners’ sugar and the remaining tablespoon of green tea powder. Beat the butter, cream cheese, remaining vanilla, and milk with the sugar mixture until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the cake by frosting between the layers and then covering the top and sides with the remaining green tea frosting.

Notes

For the most vibrant emerald color and a smoother taste, use ceremonial or high-quality culinary grade matcha. If your frosting seems too soft to work with, place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up before spreading it onto the cake layers.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American