Matcha Honey Castella Cake

By: One Happy Bite

Give the gift of this perfectly sweet and fluffy Matcha Honey Castella Cake! Made with just a few ingredients, it's the ideal homemade cake for any occasion.


Matcha Honey Castella Cake

SERVINGS: 8-10 servings

TIME: 1 hrs

CATEGORY: Desserts

INGREDIENTS

  • • 4 large eggs
  • • 1 Tbsp honey
  • • 1 Tbsp hot milk or water
  • • ¾ cup bread flour or all purpose flour
  • • 1½ Tbsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha
  • • ½ cup granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9 x 5 in baking pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
  • 3. In a small bowl, add honey and warm milk. Stir until honey is dissolved. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large bowl, sift bread flour and Matcha powder together. Set aside.
  • 5. Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until frothy. Then gradually add sugar, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • 6. Add egg yolks, one at a time, and whisk until combined. Sift in bread flour and Matcha powder, then fold until incorporated. Add honey mixture and mix until combined.
  • 7. Strain the batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan against the counter a few times to get rid of air bubbles and use spatula to smooth the surface.
  • 8. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • 9. Remove from oven, invert immediately and let it cool to room temperature.
  • 10. Remove the parchment paper. Wrap the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight.
  • 11. Trim the edges. Cut cake into slices. Enjoy!

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