FLUFFY MATCHA TEA CAKE

Matcha is a high-quality variety of green tea in powdered form. It is produced from bushes whose leaves are called tencha. The leaves are handpicked to ensure their quality.

Unlike other green tea varieties, tencha leaves are steamed to preserve their flavor and nutritional content.

Next, the leaves are ground using granite mills, producing the green powder that is the raw material for Matcha tea.

Matcha can be mixed with coarse salt to season fish or other dishes. It is widely used in baking. Matcha also aids weight loss and helps regulate metabolism. Now, let's see the cake recipe...

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs

• 1 small carton light cream

• 1 tablespoon matcha powder

• 100 grams light brown sugar

• 160 grams flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 90 grams butter

• 125 grams dehydrated raspberries

• A little powdered sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the matcha powder with the cream and whisk until the mixture turns green and slightly frothy. Set aside.

2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

3. In a bowl, combine the yolks, brown sugar, and the matcha-cream mixture.

4. Whisk gently with a hand whisk until smooth and uniform.

5. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, then whisk more vigorously.

6. Melt the butter and add it to the mixture. Continue whisking well.

7. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

8. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.

9. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter using a spatula.

10. Prepare the cake pan, use baking paper or a silicone mold to avoid needing butter.

11. Pour a little batter into the pan, then sprinkle some dehydrated raspberries on top. If you don’t have raspberries, add small pieces of dark chocolate (not too many).

12. Pour some more batter over the raspberries, add the remaining raspberries, then finish by pouring the rest of the batter into the pan.

13. Bake for 45 minutes at 160°C.

14. When the cake starts to smell fragrant, insert a knife into the cake. If the knife comes out clean, the cake is ready!

Let the cake cool, then dust with powdered sugar on top. Some also sprinkle a little matcha powder for added color and flavor (optional).