Matcha Sponge Cake Easy Dessert
This post on Matcha Sponge Cake was first published on the 18th of September 2020.
If there’s something I can’t stop thinking about, it’s this matcha sponge cake! Funny enough, I had a very difficult relationship with matcha. I first tried to smell it and it was a no go for me. Although I despised it at first, Simona convinced me to try it again. And boom! A totally new world opened up to me!
Now, you might think that’s very exaggerated, but I am very much a hit or miss with food. Love or hate, like with Marmite. Which is a no to me! Matcha powder is so versatile and different whether you use it in a drink or have it in food. There’s that bitter taste at the end of it that lingers in your mouth afterwards, but it’s so so tasty. And also extremely good for you.
This matcha sponge cake came about after plenty of afternoons spent on Pinterest with Simona during the first lockdown. From looking at a matcha chiffon cake to matcha swiss rolls and black sesame matcha shortbread, there was a true matcha feast before our eyes. So when we got this recipe from Sonia at Nasi Lemak Lover we couldn’t wait to try it!
Our shared love for matcha goes a long way. And with the excuse that matcha powder is great for you and your immunity system, there’s always an excuse to have some! And let’s not forget that it still contains caffeine, which for us it’s just another positive! We have made matcha mochi muffins, matcha tiramisu and also wrote about these matcha butter cookies on Lynn’s blog, so check them out.
But you should expect even more matcha recipes coming! Because when you love something, sharing is caring and all of that, is so needed right? I have been eyeing this matcha custard pie from Moments Of Sugar and these matcha cream puffs by Teak & Thyme, and plenty more on top. So we really have to give these a try!
But before we get onto our matcha sponge cake recipe, let’s check out more about the star of the event, matcha powder!
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What is matcha?
First and foremost, what is it? Matcha is high-grade green tea leaves that get ground to a powder form. The tea plants used for it are grown under the shade thirty days before harvest, while the plant produces caffeine and theanine. But matcha has not been widely popular only lately, in fact, it has been in use for centuries from the Tang Dynasty in China to the Chan Buddhists. And to this day, it’s still a traditional component of the Japanese tea ceremony. There is so much to say about a traditional matcha tea ceremony, but we will leave that for another post at another time.
You can find three different grades of matcha: ceremonial grade, premium grade (what you would drink in a shop) and culinary grade. Depending on the use, colour and price can differ. You wouldn’t drink anything that is not ceremonial or premium, and you would rather not cook with either the ceremonial or premium given their price tag, but exceptions are made.
Is matcha good for you?
Matcha is high in antioxidants which can reduce cell damage and prevent chronic diseases. It can help protect the liver and boost your brain function like memory, attention and reaction time. It can help prevent cancer and promote heart health, as well as increase metabolism and fat burning. So overall, matcha powder is great for your body if assumed in moderation (Healthline).
Can I find the ingredients easily?
All of the ingredients for this matcha sponge cake are very easy to find; most are regular pantry items like cake flour, eggs and sugar. Matcha powder is now very easy to come by, whether you look at your local Asian supermarket or online. Amazon sells a whole array and the selection available is second to none if you need a quick place to buy. Mostly, it will depend on the price tag you are willing to pay for. But don’t forget to support your local market and Asian markets, in particular, they will have plenty for you to choose from.
Is it easy to make this matcha sponge cake?
This matcha sponge is so so easy to make! It’s very basic and easy to whip up. Even I managed to make it and can assure you that baking is not my forte! As long as you have a standing mixer or a hand mixer, you are very much good to go. But, if you fancy, a good old hand whisk is also fine, just know the egg whites will need to be as stiff as possible!
What kind of matcha do I need to use for this matcha sponge cake?
For this cake, any culinary matcha will do. But if you have any other kind of matcha powder on hand, feel free to use it. We had some ceremonial grade matcha from work and used that. Usually, the ceremonial grade is more expensive and as the word said, used for special occasions. Although the colour is much more vibrant, which gives a great shade to your desserts. When it comes to cooking, culinary matcha is best as the taste profile is not as strong, so the mellow notes are a lot easier for anyone to pick on.
How do I make this matcha sponge cake?
First of all, gather all your ingredients and get ready. Whisk your egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and add the milk and oil. At this point, you sift in the flour and then work on your egg whites. Beat them until you get soft peaks and add the rest of the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the matcha and you are ready to pour it into your cake pan!
How do I store this sponge cake?
You can keep your matcha cake for up to two days if it lasts. We finished ours in less than a day, but if you are consuming it slowlier than us, keep it in an airtight container so that it will keep fresh and spongy. No one likes a dry sponge cake, am I right?
But less about me mumbling on matcha powder, and more about this delicious and easy matcha sponge cake!
Most Delicious Matcha Sponge Cake
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 15 g Sugar
- 60 g Sunflower Oil
- 60 g Full-Fat Milk
- 80 g Flour
- 10 g Matcha Powder
- 4 Egg Whites
- 70 g Sugar
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- icing sugar & matcha powder for the top
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks with the 15g of sugar until well mixed. Add the oil and combine well, then add the milk and combine this one too.
- Sift the flour and matcha powder until everything is properly mixed and there are no lumps.
- Beat the egg whites with the lemon juice until soft peaks start to form, then gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form – try the upside-down method if you are fearless!
- Fold the egg whites gradually in the matcha mix, going from bottom to top. Start with a third at the time and make sure everything is well incorporated before adding more.
- Once all the egg whites are folded in, pour the mix in a 10′ pan (you can use a smaller one for a ‘taller’ cake) covered with parchment paper on the bottom and sides, then bake in a pre-heated for 35 minutes at 200°C.
- You can dust the cake with icing sugar and matcha powder once the cake has cooled down completely.
Well, I hope this matcha sponge cake recipe will be a hit at your house as much as it was at ours! We made it twice already, and this fluffy sponge cake hasn’t lasted longer than a day. So I guess it was too good to leave? You can bet on it!
We are at the end of this delicious sponge cake recipe. I hope you enjoyed it and get to try it soon. Do you like matcha? If you do, do you prefer a matcha tea or a matcha latte? Do you like trying matcha powder in food and desserts? Let us know in the comments!
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I love matcha. I need to try this. The cake looks so yum!
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Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
I love matcha! I’ll have to see if my parents have some matcha otherwise I’ll have to buy some so I can try making this cake because it looks delicious!
Hope you get to try it soon Karalee, it’s so tasty! Thank you for reading x
We have matcha sitting in our cupboard unused! I’ll have to get Ryan on board to help me make this with it! We’ve had no idea what to do with it until now!
Same, had it in the cupboard forgotten there! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Wow, this looks so incredibly delicious! I’m not good at baking but this made me want to give it a try lol.
Hope you get to try it soon Pooja! Thank you for reading x
Wow this looks so delicious! I actually never tried matcha before but would love to! 💚
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Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
I’ve tried Matcha a few times before and find it interesting. This recipe looks easy and tasty too. The green color is so different too. I might have to give this one a try. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing what else you come up with!
It’s such a particular taste, right? Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Ooh I love this! I haven’t tried matcha before but after seeing this recipe and reading about the benefits I for sure want to try this. Thank you so much for sharing x
It’s such an amazing ingredient! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
What a fabulous way to incorporate a healthy ingredient to yummy baking! Thanks for sharing the recipe !
Absolutely! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
The colour is so vibrant! This looks and sounds lovely. I’ll admit, I don’t think I’ve tried anything with Matcha so I’m not familiar with the taste but I’m always open to trying some new things!
I think the first time might not be the best, but it grows on you! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Ooo this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I’ve never tried a matcha sponge cake before so I’ll defiantly be giving this a whirl myself. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe with us lovelies. I seriously cannot wait to try it for myself! Xo
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It’s great and so so tasty! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Oeh I’m curious about this one. To be honest I’ve never tried matcha, but I’m really curious about it for the health benefits. This might be a nice introduction into the ingredient!
It grows on you after you try more than once Lisa! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
I’m a fan of sponge cake but never tried the matcha one! This would be a great snack for me and my friend because she loves matcha so much 😀 Thanks for sharing this easy recipe x
I am so glad you can find a snack for both of you! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Simona, my first experience with Matcha was at a Thai restaurant in NYC called the SEA. I tried their Matcha Cheesecake. Let’s say, It left a nasty taste in my mouth; I never looked back. Your Matcha cake looks amazing. The green color is very captivating. I am sure the cake tastes as good as it looks. I appreciate you for sharing the history and health/nutrition facts of Matcha.
Even my first experience was very nasty but glad I tried it again! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Wow! This looks so tasty, I’ve heard super good things about Matcha and its health benefits but I’m yet to find a good way to introduce it into my diet. This might be the ticket. Thank you for sharing x
Absolutely, a piece of cake is always the answer! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Isn’t it weird how your eyes tell you if you want it or not. A green cake doesn’t look like something i want to eat – however, it actually sounds delicious!
I know right? Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Oh yummy! Matcha sponge cake! My mom is going to love this. Thank you for sharing.
Glad to hear Fadima! Hope you both get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
We’ve never tried matcha before!
Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
I love Matcha, it’s one of my favorite ingredients for baking cakes. I cannot wait to try out this recipe!
So glad to hear this Riyah! Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
I can’t get past the smell, but I know it’s supposed to be good for you. I’ll have to try it in something baked. Thanks for the idea!
I was the same at first, but then got over it and it’s great! Thank you for reading x
Hi Christina that looks absolutely delicious. I might actually be brave and give it a good go. Thanks for sharing
Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading x
Thanks for sharing, this cake looks amazing 🙂
Thank you Nic x
I’ve never tried matcha before so this sounds interesting in cake form xx
Thank you Della x
Oo this looks really tasty! I have ever tried a matcha flavour cake before, but this looks so lovely and not too complicated! X
We loved it Aaliyah, I hope it’s the same for you! x
I have never tried Matcha, but this cake looks yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Thank you Tiffany xx
Great recipe! I’ve never actually heard of matcha before but this cake looks like a delicious and healthier alternative. I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing x
Thank you – hope you’ll enjoy it x
I need to try more matcha drinks, bakes and treats as I never really got into it. I love the look of this cake so it could be my way back into trying it out! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you’ll enjoy it Molly x
I haven’t tried a Matcha cake before but I’d certainly give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Jodie x
Great recipe cant wait to try it soon!
Thank you!
Hi Simona,
I have to confess, not only have I never tried matcha … I’ve never even heard of it! So, that has been my ‘learn something new’ for today – thank you.
Based on what I’ve read I’m not sure that it will be for me – I only drink coffee, never tea. However, my wife only drinks tea, never coffee, so I’ll tell her about it 🙂
I’m glad I could teach you something today Richie! Matcha is a very strong-tasting element, with a very specific ceremony for brewing it, so definitely something to check out for both you and your wife!
The cake and recipe looks delicious! I have never tried matcha, I’m not sure why. But I will now. Thanks for sharing,
Thank you Mark – let me know what you think of Matcha x
Matcha is known to have incredible health benefits and yet I’ve never tried it! What a clever way to add it into your diet. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thank you Sarah – it’s such a superfood! x
Looks absolutely delicious and I need to try out this recipe!
Thank you Natalie x
I’ve come across matcha before but haven’t ever tried it. This cake looks very good x
It has a very distinctive flavour x
Wow, probably going to be the healthiest cake I would ever eat. Love the sound of matcha in cakes. This looks super yummy
Thank you Rayo!
OMG this looks amazing! Next Sunday I will give it a try as I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate matcha into my diet but didn’t know how… I really don’t like the taste xD and I really tried to get accustomed to it.
Oh no! I hope the cake can change your mind on it, we love it around here x
That looks so delicious. Never tried matcha flavour but this looks so delightful. Can’t wait to give it a try!! Thanks for sharing this recipe
Thank you so much Harsha xx
The Matcha sponge cake took me back to an experience I had with eating matcha cheesecake for the first time at a Thai restaurant. Did not like it. Now that I have learned about the health benefits of Matcha powder, i would give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Kevin – Matcha has got a strong flavour so not everyone will enjoy it. Maybe in cake shape you’ll get to like it!
When I first saw the post I was wondering what matcha is but now I know it’s a tea right? Nice recipe, I love cakes and this seems like something new to try out.
It is indeed a tea, grounded green tea! You need to try it for sure x
looks delicious! Thank you for such an easy to follow recipe!
Thank you Sophia! Let me know if you try it x
I’ve never tried matcha but that looks delicious.
It’s a bit of a strong flavour – people either love it or hate it, no inbetweens! – but totally worth trying it! x
That looks so good thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thank you Johana x
Ohhhh I have never heard of matcha! My mum has been trying to eat healthier but loves cake so this would be right up her street! Will let you know if the cake ends up a success!
Matcha is so so good for you! Plus the sugar in here it’s very little, it can count as a good cake for you! Can’t wait to hear what you guys thought of it! x