Matcha Pound Cake with Almond Glaze Recipe

Name: Matcha Pound Cake with Almond Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons matcha powder; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup milk; 1 cup powdered sugar; 5 teaspoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons matcha powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup milk
1 cup powdered sugar
5 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and matcha powder and set aside.
4
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, 3-5 minutes.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
6
Add the extracts.
7
Beat in the dry ingredients and the milk in 2 alternating additions; scrape down the bowl as necessary.
8
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
10
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and almond extract.
11
Pour the glaze over the warm cake and serve.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons matcha powder, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Matcha Pound Cake with Almond Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Matcha Pound Cake with Almond Glaze

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