A tender matcha butter cake brightened with fresh orange juice and zest, finished with a sweet orange glaze. A beautiful green tea dessert for spring baking.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 1 hourServings: 8 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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This orange matcha cake pairs the earthy depth of green tea with the fresh, sunny scent of orange for a truly unique flavor. A soft, tender crumb and a sweet orange glaze make it a lovely taste of spring.

Ingredients

  • 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 10 g (1 1/2 tablespoons) matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 150 g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 50 ml (3 1/2 tablespoons) milk
  • 100 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar, for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, for the glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a cake pan and dust it with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the orange juice and zest. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, and mix just until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons orange juice to make the glaze. Drizzle over the completely cooled cake.

Tips

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
  • Add extra orange zest if you want a stronger citrus aroma.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 250 per serving | Protein: 4 g | Carbs: 35 g | Fat: 10 g

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