A refined cake blending the sweetness of white chocolate with the subtle flavors of matcha. Its elegant glaze and minimalist decorations make it a modern and sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients:
- 🍵 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 3/4 cup sugar
- 🍵 1 tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade)
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 🍫 3.5 oz white chocolate, melted
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, fan-assisted). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
🍵 Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, sift together 🍵 the flour and matcha powder.
- Add 🍬 sugar, 🧈 melted butter, and 🥚 eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
🍰 Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before unmolding.
🍫 White chocolate glaze:
- Melt 🍫 white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake, smoothing it with a spatula for a polished finish.
🎨 Minimalist decorations:
- Lightly dust the top of the glaze with 🍵 sifted matcha powder.
- Use a small spoon or spatula to create geometric patterns with the matcha on the glaze.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 280 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8–10