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Flourless Matcha Cake

Gluten-Free Flourless Matcha Cake

This cake is a heavenly, gluten-free treat that blends the rich, earthy flavor of matcha with a light, moist texture that melts in your mouth. Made without any flour, it’s the perfect option for those seeking a soft, tender cake that’s still full of vibrant flavor.
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

Matcha Sponge Cake

  • 4 medium eggs, room temperature
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g matcha powder
  • 50 g cornstarch
  • 30 g vegetable oil
  • 40 g hot milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

White chocolate matcha cream

  • 100 g white chocolate chips
  • 8 g matcha powdered
  • 40 g hot heavy cream
  • 250 g cold heavy cream
  • 100 g room-temperature heavy cream

Matcha glaze

  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g white chocolate chips
  • 8 g matcha powdered
  • 50 g room-temperature heavy cream
  • 50 g hot water
  • 20 g glucose (or corn syrup)
  • 5 g bloomed gelatine leaves

Instructions

Matcha Sponge Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 170°C and prepare a 26 x 38 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix 10g matcha powder with 40g hot milk, then add 30g vegetable oil; set aside.
  • Separate 4 eggs, add yolks to the matcha mixture, and whisk in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 60g sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Sift in 50 g cornstarch and beat for 1 minute until well combined.
  • Fold egg whites into the matcha mixture, being careful to keep the batter fluffy.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 170°C for 20 minutes. Let the cake cool completely after removing it from the pan.

Matcha Cream Filling

  • Melt 100g white chocolate chips and 100g heavy cream in a bowl, then stir until smooth.
  • Make matcha paste by mixing 8g matcha powder with 40g hot heavy cream, then fold it into the melted chocolate.
  • Fold in 250g cold heavy cream and chill the mixture in the freezer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Whip the mixture until thick and creamy, then transfer to a piping bag.

Cake Assembly

  • Make sugar syrup by dissolving 30g sugar in 75ml water.
  • Brush the first sponge layer with syrup, then pipe on a generous layer of matcha cream. Repeat with additional layers.
  • For the top layer, brush with coffee syrup and cover with the remaining matcha cream. Chill the assembled cake for at least 3 hours.

Matcha Glaze

  • Combine 50g hot water with 8g matcha powder, sugar, heavy cream, and glucose in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add white chocolate chips and 5g bloomed gelatine to the mixture. Stir until smooth, then sieve the glaze.
  • Cool the glaze to 30°C and pour it over the chilled cake. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Trim any rough edges and slice the cake into 5-6 pieces. Wipe the knife between cuts for clean slices. Decorate with edible gold leaves for a touch of elegance (optional).

Notes

Swap the matcha glaze for chocolate ganache for a richer, indulgent twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.6g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 43.2g | Saturated Fat: 23.7g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 31.2g | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
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