Description
Indulge in the unique fusion of Mexican and Japanese flavors with this delightful Matcha Tres Leches Cake. A light and airy matcha-infused sponge cake is soaked in a trio of milks and topped with a fluffy whipped cream, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (sifted)
Whipped Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: additional sifted matcha or fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake batter: Whisk together flour, matcha, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla. Gently fold in dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
- Bake the cake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool.
- Make tres leches mixture: Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, and matcha powder.
- Soak the cake: Poke holes in cooled cake and pour milk mixture over. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the topping: Beat cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over cake and garnish if desired.
Notes
- Sift matcha to avoid clumps in the cake and milk mixture.
- Best made a day ahead for optimal milk absorption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
