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Matcha and White Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

2023-02-20 - Written by: Sophia Laurent

Matcha White Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

Matcha and White Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

A creative twist on traditional tiramisu, this matcha and white chocolate cake is a refreshing dessert perfect for spring.

Matcha and White Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

Description

Imagine the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, in cake form. This Matcha and White Chocolate Tiramisu Cake combines the bright green tea flavor with the creamy richness of white chocolate. It's a unique and delicious treat that will surprise your taste buds.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons matcha powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

For the white chocolate buttercream:

  • 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

For the matcha syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons matcha powder

Instructions

Make the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the milk, eggs, and oil until well combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the white chocolate buttercream:

  1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  4. Allow the melted white chocolate to cool slightly, then fold it into the buttercream mixture.

Make the matcha syrup:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in the matcha powder until well combined.

Assembly

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  2. Brush the top of the cake with some matcha syrup.
  3. Spread a thick layer of white chocolate buttercream on top of the cake.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining two cake layers, ending with a layer of buttercream on top.

Decoration

  1. Sprinkle matcha powder over the top of the cake for a decorative touch.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Note: This recipe is a creative combination of the original Matcha Layer Cake (#47) and Tiramisu (#35).