Green Tea Ginger Cakes

Delight your taste buds with these aromatic Green Tea Ginger Cakes, a perfect fusion of earthy matcha and warm, zesty ginger! Soft and tender, each cake boasts a vibrant green hue from high-quality matcha green tea powder, complemented by the subtle spice of both ground and freshly grated ginger. The addition of creamy whole milk yogurt ensures a moist and fluffy texture, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finishing touch. Quick to prepare and bake in just under an hour, these mini cakes are ideal for everything from a sophisticated tea-time treat to an indulgent dessert. Make these matcha ginger cakes your go-to recipe for when you want to impress with bold, unique flavors and stunning presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup plain whole milk yogurt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the muffin cups.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha green tea powder, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and the grated fresh ginger.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry flour mixture and the yogurt to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your Green Tea Ginger Cakes with a hot cup of tea or as a standalone treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	757.9 grams (757.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2472

Total Fat 116.10g	149%
Saturated Fat 68.30g	342%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 832mg	277%
Sodium 1290mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 317.20g	115%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 172.40g
Protein 45.10g	90%

Vitamin D 172IU	860%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 837mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 50.9%