Description
A delightful twist on classic shortcake, featuring matcha green tea and fresh strawberries for a visually stunning and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- 30 g granulated cane sugar (for cake)
- 30 g avocado oil (or any light vegetable oil)
- 30 ml whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake)
- 45 g cake flour (sifted)
- 15 g matcha (sifted)
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (or lemon juice/vinegar)
- 30 g granulated cane sugar (for egg whites)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (36% MF or higher)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced and patted dry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). Line a 9″ x 13″ baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with 30g of sugar until combined. Add avocado oil, milk, and vanilla. Sift in cake flour and matcha, then fold until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and gradually add 30g sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
- Bake the batter for 14-15 minutes until golden and springy. Cool and slice the cake in half.
- Chill a mixing bowl. Pour heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla into the bowl. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Place one piece of cake on parchment. Spread whipped cream on top, add sliced strawberries, and top with more whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on top. Decorate with additional whipped cream and strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries. Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Chill your mixing bowl for whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: matcha, strawberry, shortcake, dessert, cake