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Matcha Honey Castella Cake

By: One Happy Bite

Give the gift of this perfectly sweet and fluffy Matcha Honey Castella Cake! Made with just a few ingredients, it's the ideal homemade cake for any occasion.

Matcha Honey Castella Cake

SERVINGS: 8-10 servings

TIME: 1 hrs

CATEGORY: Desserts

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp hot milk or water
• ¾ cup bread flour or all purpose flour
• 1½ Tbsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha
• ½ cup granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9 x 5 in baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
3. In a small bowl, add honey and warm milk. Stir until honey is dissolved. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, sift bread flour and Matcha powder together. Set aside.
5. Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until frothy. Then gradually add sugar, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
6. Add egg yolks, one at a time, and whisk until combined. Sift in bread flour and Matcha powder, then fold until incorporated. Add honey mixture and mix until combined.
7. Strain the batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan against the counter a few times to get rid of air bubbles and use spatula to smooth the surface.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
9. Remove from oven, invert immediately and let it cool to room temperature.
10. Remove the parchment paper. Wrap the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight.
11. Trim the edges. Cut cake into slices. Enjoy!

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