Green Tea Matcha and Chocolate Cake

The green tea and chocolate cake, better known as the matcha cake with chocolate chips, is a delicious combination of the intensity of matcha green tea aroma with the sweetness and creamy texture of chocolate. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 200 grams of all-purpose flour
• 150 grams of granulated sugar
• 100 grams of soft butter
• 3 eggs
• 100 grams of chocolate chips
• 120 ml of whole milk
• 2 tablespoons of matcha green tea powder
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, and matcha green tea powder.
3. In another bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until smooth. Add a pinch of salt.
4. Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Alternately add some of the flour mixture and some of the milk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until all ingredients are used up and the batter is smooth.
6. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured cake pan.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before unmolding.

For an Italian twist, you might garnish the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar, or if you like experimenting, add a light matcha pastry cream that contrasts well with the density of the chocolate.

Enjoy your meal!

Curiosity

Matcha is a variety of finely ground green tea originating in Japan, highly appreciated for its unique flavor and health benefits, such as its high content of antioxidants. In cooking, it is used not only to prepare the classic tea ceremony but also in various pastry preparations for its color and characteristic flavor.