Description
A delightful cake that combines the earthy nuttiness of genmaicha green tea with the luscious sweetness of coconut, resulting in a moist and tender crumb perfect for any occasion. Offers vegan and gluten-free options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 tablespoons Genmaicha Green Tea Leaves
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Genmaicha Infusion
- 1 cup Coconut Cream
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- ¼ cup Toasted Coconut Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Extra Genmaicha Tea Leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Genmaicha Infusion: Boil 1 cup of water, steep genmaicha tea leaves for 5-7 minutes, strain, and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the sugar and vegetable oil until just combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the coconut milk and genmaicha infusion.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Make the frosting by whipping the chilled coconut cream and adding powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and extra genmaicha tea leaves.
- Chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and even baking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake fluffy and light.
- Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accurate baking.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for the right amount of time to prevent a soggy bottom or sticking.
- Frosted cake keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, but the frosting is best when eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg