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Best Easy Dreamy Green Matcha Birthday Cake Recipe

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This Dreamy Virgo Season Green Matcha Birthday Cake is a celebration of gentle flavors and beautiful simplicity. It’s a light and tender cake with a creamy, dreamy frosting that complements the earthy matcha perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon matcha powder (for tinted frosting)
  • Fresh edible flowers (for decoration, optional)
  • Gold sprinkles or star-shaped decorations (optional)
  • Thinly sliced candied ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons matcha powder with 2 tablespoons hot water until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Add bloomed matcha paste to butter mixture and beat until evenly combined.
  7. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with milk in two additions, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth tops with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting: Beat softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. If using matcha for tinted frosting, whisk 1 teaspoon matcha with 1 teaspoon hot water and add. Beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  11. Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread about ¾ cup frosting evenly on top. Place second layer on top. Apply a thin crumb coat and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Then apply remaining frosting.
  12. Decorate with edible flowers, gold sprinkles, or candied ginger. Let cake sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t skip blooming the matcha in hot water—it unlocks sweet, grassy notes and ensures even distribution. Room temperature ingredients are crucial for a tender crumb. For clean slices, refrigerate the frosted cake for 30 minutes before cutting.

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