Description
A delightful twist on the classic pound cake enhanced with the vibrant flavors of matcha, packed with antioxidants.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 4 large eggs (or flax eggs)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, stirring until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a matcha glaze for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pound cake, matcha, dessert, baking, healthy dessert
