Fluffy Jasmine & Fruit Pound Cake

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   Cut the fruits into thin slices and then let them soak in the strongly brewed jasmine tea.

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   Let the butter return to room temperature until soft.

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   Then add the butter into a bowl with the sugar.

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   Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the beaten eggs to the mixture a little at a time.

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   Make sure to whip well after each addition.

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   Whip the batter gently until all of the egg has been added and soft peaks form.

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   The egg is best added when at room temperature.

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   If it starts to separate, add in some of the combined powder ingredients.

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   This is what the mixture should look like when the eggs have been fully mixed in.

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    It should be smooth and fluffy.

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    Mix in the tea leaves.

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    Sift together all of the powder ingredients and add them to the mixture all at once.

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    Mix with a rubber spatula until the batter is even.

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    Once it's mixed, line a pound cake tin with parchment paper pour in the batter.

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    Make a small well in the center of the dough.

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    If you are using a tin from a 100 yen store, you will have a little batter left over.

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    Bake the cake at 170-180C for 40-45 minutes.

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    It's done!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.