Matcha Green Tea Cake with Vanilla Honey Cream Cheese Frosting. As seen on Half Baked Harvest Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 1 hour Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Rating 4 out of 5 stars (49) Ingredients 8 servings 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup canola oil2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)2 eggs¾ cup hot waterToasted coconut and chocolate Easter eggs (for decorating (optional)8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)¼ cup salted butter (softened)1/3 cup honey3-4 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract Calories AmericanDessertsKid-FriendlyBakingDairyEggsIntermediateGrainsSweetEasterCreamy ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter/spray with cooking spray. Step 2 In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Step 3 Whisk together the milk and oil, and add to the dry ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add the matcha powder, vanilla extract, almond extract and eggs and beat again for 2 minutes on medium speed. Now slowly pour in the hot water and beat until smooth. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Step 4 Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until the tops are just set and no longer wiggly in the center. Remove and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then grab 2 large flat plates, line them with wax or parchment paper and invert the cakes onto the plates. Cover and let the cakes cool completely before frosting. Step 5 To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl. Using and electric mixer beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the honey, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat another 2-4 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Step 6 To assemble, place 1 layer, flat side up, on a plate or cake stand. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top. If desired, you may also frost the sides. I prefer to either leave the sides unfrosted or lightly frosted so that pretty green color shines through! Decorate with toasted coconut and milk chocolate eggs if desired.
