Matcha Steamed Cake
Steamed cakes are popular in Chinese cuisine and are easy to make at home with some simple ingredients. This version has matcha green tea powder which gives the cakes a nice flavor and a pretty green color.
Ingredients
- 125 g cake flour
- 90 g caster sugar
- 1 tbsp matcha powder, (see note)
- 125 ml water
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 15 ml cold water
Instructions
- Preheat steamer.
- Sift together flour and matcha, then mix well with sugar in a mixing bowl. Gradually add in 125 ml water and whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Once the steamer is preheated, dissolve baking powder with 15 milliliter of water in a small cup. Stir baking powder solution into batter and mix well.
- Transfer batter into small bowls or molds lined with paper cases. Steam on high for 20 minutes. Do not open the steamer during steaming process, to prevent water mark on the surfaces.
Notes
- 1 tablespoon of matcha powder gives the cakes a very dark green color. If I make these again I would probably decrease the amount to half a tablespoon to achieve a lighter green.
- Recipe source: My Kitchen
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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