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Strawberry Matcha Latte Cake

Strawberry Matcha Latte Cake

A delicious Strawberry Matcha Latte Cake featuring layers of matcha cake soaked in a sweet matcha latte mixture, topped with creamy strawberry frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 9x9 inch Pan
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

For the Matcha Cake

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tablespoon ceremonial grade matcha powder bright green
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 eggs eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk 240 ml

For the Matcha Latte Soak

  • 2 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder bright green
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup whole milk 120 ml
  • ½ - ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk depending on sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese cold
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries

Instructions
 

For the Matcha Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175 ℃). Grease a 9×9in pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Add the softened butter and sugar to a large bowl. Cream together for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until pale in color and smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients little by little, mixing until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, and then continue cooling on a wire rack until completely cooled.

For the Matcha Latte Soak

  • Sift the matcha powder into a bowl. Pour in the water and whisk until smooth.
  • Add in the milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla.

For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Add the softened butter and cream cheese to a bowl. Mix on high speed until fluffy.
  • Add freeze dried strawberries to a food processor and grind them finely. Pass through a sieve.
  • Add powdered sugar and ground strawberries. Mix until combined and fluffy.

Assembling the Cake

  • When the cake is completely cooled, cut a thin layer off the top. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Poke holes in the top of the cake with a wooden stick.
  • Slowly pour the matcha mixture on top, allowing it to absorb.
  • Frost with a thick layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting, cut into slices, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, dessert recipes, Latte Cake, Matcha Cake, Strawberry Frosting, Strawberry Matcha Latte Cake
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