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Coconut Matcha Cake Recipe

Published on May 22, 2017 Updated on September 23, 2020 by Eden

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This Matcha Cake is full of flavor and so unique! The coconut and matcha flavors work incredibly well together and the color is gorgeous! This delicious 3 layer cake is perfect for parties or just as a treat!

matcha cake with green frosting and coconut

A few weeks ago I had the urge to make a matcha cake! I had some matcha green tea powder leftover from these, so I made a layered coconut and matcha cake recipe with a matcha buttercream frosting!

It turned out wonderful and was such a fun flavor combination! I used coconut extract to flavor the coconut layer and then organic matcha powder for the green layer. The color turned out perfectly! I also love how both flavors are tasted throughout the cake.

I actually had enough cake to add one more coconut layer, but opted out of making it a 4 layer since it wouldn’t fit on a normal dessert plate! If you’re up for a fun dessert or hosting a tea party, this matcha cake is the cake to make!

I used this buttercream recipe and added 2 tablespoons matcha powder to it! You can adjust and add what you think!

matcha cake slices with frosting and matcha tea

How To Make Matcha Cake

This recipe is for the coconut layer of the cake. To make the Matcha, use the same recipe and substitute 2 tablespoons matcha powder for 2 teaspoons coconut extract.

Directions

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk together the milk and egg whites in a medium bowl.
  • Add the butter and with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat at medium speed for a full 3 minutes, until the butter and sugar are very light.
  • Beat in the extract (Or matcha powder), then add one-third of the flour mixture, still beating on medium speed.
  • Beat in half of the milk-egg mixture, then beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients until incorporated.
  • Add the rest of the milk and eggs beating until the batter is homogeneous, then add the last of the dry ingredients.
  • Finally, give the batter a good 2-minute beating to ensure that it is thoroughly mixed and well aerated.
  • Divide the batter between the two round 8 x8 cake pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cakes are well risen and springy to the touch – It really depends on your oven and location. I take it out when my toothpick comes out with a small number of crumbs, not clean.
  • Let the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unfold them and peel off the paper liners.
  • Cool to room temperature, right side up.
  • Make the recipe twice one with the matcha layer. Then stack them together with buttercream frosting.
layered matcha cake with coconut

What Is Matcha Cake?

Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed tea leaves. A Matcha cake infuses this green tea into the sponge layers (and icing for this recipe).

The matcha cake has a lovely light green color, It also has a nice natural sweet taste and an alluringly sweet organic smell.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Matcha?

Matcha has some great health benefits. Here are just some of them:

  • Is packed with antioxidants
  • Boosts metabolism and burns calories
  • Detoxifies effectively and naturally
  • Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins
  • Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
  • Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

Making a 3 Layer Cake

Homemade layered cakes are always impressive at gatherings and this Matcha Cake recipe is no exception! And the best bit?

Making a layered cake is easier than it looks! For this recipe, you have to make two cakes to get the layers.

I started with coconut and while it cooked made the matcha layer. Finally, the central layer is filled with delicious buttercream.

Top Tips For Making Matcha Cake

  • Make sure you place your cake mixture in a preheated oven
  • Make sure you smooth the tops of your cake batter before they go into the oven.
  • For the buttercream, you can adjust the amount of matcha to suit your taste
  • Add a dab of icing to the center of your cake plate, then place your first cake layer on top. This dab of icing will help your cake stay put.
matcha cake with coconut

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COCONUT MATCHA CAKE

A layered coconut and matcha cake! Make this coconut cake and then make it again and add matcha in to create a beautifully layered cake!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green cake, Layer cake, matcha
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2 8″ Round Cakes
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

Coconut Layer Cake

  • 2¼ cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Matcha Layer Cake

    To make the matcha cake, use the exact same recipe above BUT substitute 2 tablespoons matcha powder for 2 teaspoons coconut extract.

      Instructions

      • *This recipe is for the coconut layer of the cake. To make the Matcha, use the same recipe and substitute 2 tablespoons matcha powder for 2 teaspoons coconut extract*
      • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
      • Whisk together the milk and egg whites in a medium bowl.
      • Add the butter and with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat at medium speed for a full 3 minutes, until the butter and sugar are very light.
      • Beat in the extract (Or matcha powder), then add one-third of the flour mixture, still beating on medium speed.
      • Beat in half of the milk-egg mixture, then beat in half of the remaining dry ingredients until incorporated.
      • Add the rest of the milk and eggs beating until the batter is homogeneous, then add the last of the dry ingredients.
      • Finally, give the batter a good 2-minute beating to ensure that it is thoroughly mixed and well aerated.
      • Divide the batter between the two round 8 x8 cake pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.
      • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cakes are well risen and springy to the touch – It really depends on your oven and location. I take it out when my toothpick comes out with a small amount of crumbs, not clean.
      • Let the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unfold them and peel off the paper liners.
      • Cool to room temperature, right side up.
      • Make the recipe twice one with the matcha layer. Then stack them together with buttercream frosting.

      Notes

      To make a 3 layer cake you will make this recipe 2 times. The recipe is for the coconut layer of the cake. To make the Matcha layers, use the same recipe and substitute 2 tablespoons matcha powder for 2 teaspoons coconut extract. 
      You will have extra batter for the coconut cake and you can make this a 4 layer cake if you want! Two layers coconut and two layers matcha. 
      Let the layers cool completely before frosting them.
       

      Nutrition

      Nutrition Facts
      COCONUT MATCHA CAKE
      Amount Per Serving
      Calories 204 Calories from Fat 54
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 6g9%
      Saturated Fat 3g19%
      Cholesterol 16mg5%
      Sodium 95mg4%
      Potassium 130mg4%
      Carbohydrates 32g11%
      Fiber 0g0%
      Sugar 19g21%
      Protein 3g6%
      Vitamin A 205IU4%
      Calcium 58mg6%
      Iron 0.2mg1%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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      Comments

      1. Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk says

        May 23, 2017 at 2:40 pm

        Wow, this sounds and looks stunning!

        Xx Taylor
        http://lightscameracatwalk.com/

        Reply
        • Eden says

          May 25, 2017 at 1:49 pm

          Thank you Taylor!! You’re the sweetest!!

          Reply
      2. Sel says

        June 1, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        Hi, how much matcha powder do you add to the recipe?

        Reply
        • Eden says

          June 1, 2017 at 9:48 pm

          We added 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder to the recipe 🙂

          Reply
      3. Angela says

        July 21, 2017 at 6:05 pm

        What temperature do you bake the cakes at?

        Reply
        • Eden says

          July 22, 2017 at 4:21 pm

          350 degrees 🙂

          Reply
      4. Jeanna says

        September 18, 2017 at 10:32 am

        Please provide the frosting recipe!

        Reply
        • Eden says

          September 18, 2017 at 3:27 pm

          Hi! We linked it in the post and here it is again http://allrecipes.com/recipe/174347/quick-and-almost-professional-buttercream-icing/ I just added 2 tablespoon matcha powder 🙂

          Reply
      5. Florence says

        September 23, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Hi 🙂 the quantity of the ingredients in your recipe is for thé whole cake or do for each layer? For example, the flour is 2 1/4 cups that we have to divide in 3 or for only one layer?

        Reply
        • Eden says

          September 23, 2020 at 3:25 pm

          Hi Florence! I have updated the recipe since that was a little confusing! The cake recipe makes 2 layers of coconut cake. Then to add the matcha, you make it again but substitute the matcha powder with coconut extract. It definitely takes time to make this cake and I would save it for a special occasion! I hope that helps!

          Reply
          • Florence says

            September 23, 2020 at 9:27 pm

            Ok Many Thanks for your Quick answer !

            Reply

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