Matcha Gateau Recipe – Elegant Green Tea Cake You’ll Love
A rich and moist Japanese-inspired Matcha Gateau made with white chocolate and green tea powder. This elegant dessert is best served warm or chilled, perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz white chocolate
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs separated
- 3 Tbsp sugar for yolks
- 3 Tbsp cake flour
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp sugar for whites
- 1 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment.
- 2. Melt white chocolate and butter in a double boiler until smooth.
- 3. Stir in matcha powder until no lumps remain, then gradually add milk.
- 4. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale, then mix in the chocolate-matcha mixture.
- 5. Sift in cake flour and salt, folding gently to combine.
- 6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar.
- 7. Fold meringue into the batter in three additions, keeping mixture airy.
- 8. Pour into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and bake 15 minutes at 350°F.
- 9. Reduce oven to 325°F and bake 20 minutes more; center should still wobble.
- 10. Cool completely for 4 hours before slicing; dust with sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the cake overnight for easier slicing.
Use high-quality matcha powder for best color and flavor.
Warm chilled slices in the microwave for 5 seconds before serving.
Pairs beautifully with fresh berries or whipped cream.