Today’s post has been sponsored by Aiya Matcha, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Snacking cakes have been trending and for good reason! They’re one of the easiest cakes to make, baked in 9″ pans and simply topped with frosting or glaze. These cakes can be made in any flavor of choice, but matcha is easily a new favorite. With the culinary matcha powder from Aiya Matcha marbled into the cake and the rich and fluffy matcha buttercream frosting, it’s no wonder this snacking cake tastes so heavenly! It’s light, moist and everything a cake should be with the dreamiest matcha flavor throughout! Although there’s no occasion necessary to make snacking cakes, Aiya Matcha is currently celebrating their 134th Anniversary, which is the perfect excuse to give the recipe a try!
Matcha Snacking Cake
Moist and fluffy matcha infused vanilla snacking cake, topped with a generous layer of creamy Aiya Matcha buttercream frosting and matcha dusted sprinkles. Dairy free, but you’d never even know!
What are snacking cakes
Snacking cakes have grown in popularity over the last few years. Often called “snack cakes”, they are just as easy to make as a batch of brownies or cookies, yet better! The cakes, although fitting for occasions, are simple enough to bake anytime you have a craving- and the simplistic swirled frosting makes decorating a breeze! Unlike stacked cakes, snacking or snack cakes usually feature just one layer and are made with simple pantry ingredients. No intricate details required, just cake and frosting, that also happens to be naturally flavored and tinted green from the culinary Aiya Matcha powder in the recipe! The appeal of these less-fussy cakes is in the name. Ready in under an hour, you can easily snack and indulge in cake and matcha at the same time, to satisfy your sweet tooth and green tea cravings!
The next time you’re in the mood for matcha, try this cake and pair it with your favorite matcha latte for an added boost!
How does the matcha snacking cake taste?
Simply put, this cake couldn’t be more perfect for matcha lovers! The lightly sweetened 9″ vanilla cake is marbled with a mix of granulated sugar and Aiya Matcha culinary matcha powder throughout. These subtle pockets of matcha and sugar can be enjoyed in every bite of cake with more matcha in the smooth and creamy matcha frosting! Even though the cake is dairy free, it’s moist with a lighter crumb and balanced matcha flavor, from my go-to matcha brand!
Aiya Matcha
Aiya Matcha is my go-to brand of matcha for baking and consuming and they are also the largest producers of premium matcha, offering the highest quality and organic grade matcha to consumers. Their culinary matcha powder can be enjoyed in multiple ways, from smoothies and baked goods, to breads, breakfast foods and even savory dishes. Visit their website for a vast array of recipes to discover in addition to this matcha snacking cake! The timing is actually perfect because Aiya Matcha just turned 134 and they’re offering 20% discounts site-wide on all of their wonderful matcha products, including the culinary matcha powder used in today’s cake recipe! Now’s a great time to stock up and give this cake a bake! The sale runs from 5/11-5/17!
How to use culinary matcha powder
Aiya Matcha culinary matcha powder is made from ground tea leaves, so you’ll only need to use a small amount for delicious matcha flavor in the cake and frosting. Use just two teaspoons for marbling in the cake and 1/2 teaspoon for the frosting. This will be enough to color the frosting a gorgeous hue in addition to wonderful matcha flavor throughout!
Decorating snacking cakes
The matcha marbled look of the cake is pretty as is, but the matcha tinted frosting adds a beautiful color and touch!
Simply spread the frosting onto the the cake from right to left, making sure to cover all of the corners of the cake with frosting.
Once the cake is covered with frosting, top with matcha dusted sprinkles and a dusting of of culinary Aiya Matcha powder and it’s ready to enjoy!
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Matcha Snacking Cake
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30-35
- Total Time: 17 minute
- Yield: 9+ slices 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Cake
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
Moist and fluffy matcha infused vanilla snacking cake, topped with a generous layer of creamy Aiya Matcha buttercream frosting and matcha dusted sprinkles. Dairy free, but you’d never even know!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups All purpose flour ( I use organic)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter (or regular butter)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup alternative milk (I use almond) mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice
Matcha marble
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp culinary Aiya Matcha powder
Matcha Buttercream Frosting: (dairy free)
- 3/4 cup organic shortening (you can also use regular butter)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp culinary Aiya Matcha powder
- Pinch of salt
Decoration:
- Matcha dusted Jimmy Sprinkles
- Aiya Matcha culinary matcha powder
Instructions
Matcha Vanilla Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9×9 square baking pan and place a sheet of parchment on the bottom.
- Pour a spoonful of matcha powder over Jimmy sprinkles and stir to coat and color green, then set aside.
- Mix matcha and sugar together for matcha marble. Set aside.
- Pour flour, baking powder and salt together in a glass bowl and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer (or use hand mixer), mix butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla and eggs until combined.
- With mixer on medium, pour 1/3 dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Then add 1/3 of the milk, mixing in-between. Continue to alternate dry ingredients and liquid until both are completely mixed into the batter and the batter is well combined.
- Once the cake batter is combined, pour 1/3 of the batter into the parchment lined baking pan, topping with a spoonful of the matcha and sugar marbling mixture.
- Topping with additional batter and matcha and sugar mixture, repeating these steps to create the marbled design.
- Pour any remaining matcha sugar on the top of the cake, using a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
- Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool fulling before decorating with frosting.
Matcha Buttercream Frosting (vegan dairy free)
- Mix shortening, butter and sugar together in the stand mixer on medium speed.
- Then add the culinary Aiya Matcha powder, vanilla and salt.
- Mix until light and fluffy.
- Use an offset spatula to transfer the frosting to the cooled cake.
- Decorate by spreading the frosting over the cake from right to left to create a swirled design.
- Garnish with Aiya Matcha culinary matcha powder and matcha dusted jimmy sprinkles.
Notes
- This frosting keeps well in the fridge and can be made a few days in advance.
- Use unsalted butter instead of shortening for an easy buttercream frosting.
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The cake makes good portioned slices of 9 or even more if desired!
The cake will also store well on the counter so you can enjoy any time of the day!
Be sure to pin and save this recipe to give it a try! Also visit Aiya Matcha for information on their culinary matcha and how to purchase their culinary grade matcha, while taking advantage of the 20% discount 5/11- 5/17!
Have a sweet weekend!
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