Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
- Large eggs: 3
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Green tea powder: 1/4 cup (25g)
- Boiling water: 1/2 cup (120ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together green tea powder and boiling water. Let steep for a few minutes.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the green tea mixture to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Dense and moist
- Green tea flavor is subtle but noticeable
- Perfect for American palates
- Easy to make and share
User Comments:
- "This cake was so delicious! The green tea flavor was perfect."
- "I love how easy this cake was to make. It was perfect for a special occasion."
- "This is my new favorite sheet cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful."
- "My guests loved this cake. It was a hit!"
- "This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- If you do not have green tea powder, you can substitute 4 green tea bags.
- You can frost the cake with any type of frosting you like.
