Monster Mash Matcha Green Tea Cake
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Small Cake Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- Candy eyes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small loaf pan or 6-inch round pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1½ tablespoons matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the ¼ cup softened butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a smooth batter forms with no large lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan before removing it.
- In a small bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and 1 teaspoon matcha powder until a thick frosting forms. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
- Press candy eyes onto the frosting to finish.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients to avoid a dense texture in the cake. If the frosting feels too thick, add a drop of milk at a time until it spreads easily. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, and let slices sit out for a few minutes before serving so the frosting softens.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Whisk, Small Cake Pan, Oven
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Whisk, Small Cake Pan, Oven