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Matcha and Strawberry Crumble Cake
A unique twist on the classic apple crumble, this Japanese-inspired dessert combines the brightness of matcha green tea with the sweetness of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) rolled oats
For the strawberry compote:
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add in the salt and set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and matcha powder until well combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- To make the crumble topping, combine the flour, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the strawberry compote by combining the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the crumble cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream on top.
Note: This recipe is a variation of Matcha layer cake, with added strawberry compote and crumble topping.