Question

Can you share an interesting cake? Day 598

Answer 1

Certainly! Here's a unique and delicious cake recipe for you:

Name: Matcha Green Tea Cake with Black Sesame Buttercream

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the black sesame buttercream:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons milk (if needed for desired consistency)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the black sesame buttercream. In a bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and ground black sesame seeds, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the buttercream is too thick, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of black sesame buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream. You can decorate the cake with additional black sesame seeds, if desired.

9. Slice and serve the matcha green tea cake with black sesame buttercream, and enjoy this unique and flavorful treat!

Note: Remember to adjust the recipe quantities based on your desired serving size or if you prefer to make a larger or smaller cake.