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Sloane’s Table
March 11, 2026
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With a light & fluffy crumb, creamy frosting, and earthy green tea flavor, this matcha cake is truly a matcha latte in cake form! This simple 9-inch snack cake is topped with an easy whipped mascarpone frosting that's so mild in flavor, it lets the matcha really shine.
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Matcha Cake
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9" square pan with parchment paper.
2
Soak two cake strips in ice water.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
4
Cut up the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.
5
Add the oil, whole milk, and vanilla, and mix until just combined.
6
In a separate medium bowl, add the egg whites. Use an electric hand mixer to whip them until medium peaks form.
7
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter with a rubber spatula until just combined.
8
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Wrap the cake strips around the outside of the pan.
9
Bake the cake for about 35 minutes or until the cakes start to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whipped Mascarpone Frosting
1
In a medium bowl, add the mascarpone and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth.
2
Pour in the heavy cream, and beat on medium speed until thick.
Assemble
1
Place the cake on a serving platter or cake stand, then top with the mascarpone frosting.
2
Dust the top with more matcha powder, if desired. Cut the cake into 9 or 16 slices and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sift Matcha Powder Thoroughly 🍵Sift matcha powder multiple times with flour before mixing to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution of color and flavor throughout the cake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Are Essential 🌡️Bring eggs, mascarpone, and heavy cream to room temperature before mixing to achieve a stable emulsion and prevent curdling in both batter and frosting.
- Whip Egg Whites to Stiff Peaks 🥚Beat egg whites separately to stiff, glossy peaks, then fold gently into batter last to maximize airiness and create that signature light, fluffy crumb.
- Bloom Matcha in Warm Milk First 💚Whisk matcha with warm milk into a smooth paste before adding to the batter to dissolve clumps and activate the flavor without creating bitter streaks.
- Chill Frosting Before Spreading ❄️Refrigerate the whipped mascarpone frosting for 15-20 minutes before frosting to firm it up slightly, preventing it from sliding off the warm cake layers.
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