Description
This light and airy chiffon cake, infused with a delicate matcha fragrance, is perfect for an afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 70g Plain flour
- 5 Egg yolks
- 20g Caster sugar
- 70g Water
- 60g Canola oil or corn oil
- 5g Matcha powder mixed with 1 tbsp hot water
- 90g Caster sugar (for meringue)
- 10g Corn flour (for meringue)
- 5 Egg whites (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Sift the plain flour twice to ensure it is light and free of lumps.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks and 20g caster sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the water and canola oil to the egg yolk mixture, blending together thoroughly.
- Gradually add the sifted flour to the wet ingredients, mixing well with a hand whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the 90g caster sugar and corn flour, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the meringue into the egg yolk mixture in three batches, ensuring not to deflate the meringue.
- Divide the batter into two portions. Mix the matcha paste into one portion until evenly combined.
- Pour the plain batter into a chiffon cake pan, alternating with the matcha batter to create a marble effect.
- Use a skewer to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled look.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, invert the cake pan and allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Notes
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better volume in the meringue.
- Use a chiffon cake pan without a non-stick coating to allow the cake to rise properly.
- Cool the cake upside down to prevent it from collapsing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70