Description
Indulge in the unique and delightful fusion of Japanese matcha and traditional Tres Leches Cake with this Matcha Tres Leches Cake recipe. The delicate green tea flavor pairs perfectly with the rich, creamy texture of the soaked cake, creating a dessert that is both refreshing and decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (culinary grade)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the milk soak:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
For the whipped topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: extra matcha for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gently fold in the dry ingredients.
- Whip the egg whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Soak the cake: Whisk together whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and matcha. Poke holes in the cake and pour the mixture over. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake and dust with matcha.
Notes
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha in the soak by 1/2 teaspoon.
- The cake is best served cold and can be made 1–2 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
