Ingredients
2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons high-quality matcha powder
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1.5 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure no clumps remain.
Step 3: In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool the cakes completely. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth. Layer the frosting and sliced strawberries between the cake rounds and finish by frosting the exterior.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter. Using ceremonial grade matcha will result in a brighter green color.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: matcha strawberry cake, green tea cake, strawberry dessert, matcha baking, layer cake
