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Matcha Green Tea Pound Cake with Black Sesame Crunch

2022-02-15 - Written by: Emiko Nakamura

Japanese-inspired desserts Matcha Black sesame

Matcha Green Tea Pound Cake with Black Sesame Crunch

A moist and flavorful matcha green tea pound cake topped with a crunchy black sesame seed mixture.

Matcha Green Tea Pound Cake with Black Sesame Crunch

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients:

  • For the cake:
    • 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons matcha powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • For the black sesame crunch:
    • 1/4 cup (30g) black sesame seeds
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the black sesame crunch:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the black sesame seeds and granulated sugar.
  2. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the cooled cake.

Tips:

  • To ensure that your matcha powder is evenly distributed throughout the batter, be sure to sift it into the flour mixture.
  • If you're not a fan of strong green tea flavor, start with 1 teaspoon of matcha powder and adjust to taste.
  • The black sesame crunch adds a delightful textural element to this cake. You can also sprinkle it over the top of individual slices before serving for an added touch.