Matcha Green Tea Cake
Description
This delicious green tea cake made with matcha powder is soft and moist and maintains its vibrant color through the baking process.
Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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2 egg whites
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3/4 cup egg whites
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon honey
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3/4 cup organic all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup buttermilk
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
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Combine eggs, 2 egg whites, and 3/4 cup egg whites in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and doubled in volume. Add ingredients one at a time, beating 15 to 30 seconds after each addition, in the following order: sugar, honey, flour, baking powder, matcha, vanilla extract, butter, and buttermilk. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes.