Matcha Green Tea Mousse Cake Recipe

The Matcha Green Tea Mousse Cake offers an exquisite blend of traditional and modern dessert techniques. The earthy matcha flavor perfectly balances the sweet and nutty almond sponge cake, creating a harmonious and indulgent dessert. The mousse cake’s visual appeal is heightened by its luscious matcha glaze and white chocolate curls. This cake is perfect for chefs seeking to surprise and delight their guests with a fusion of eastern flavors and western dessert tradition.

Ingredients:

For the Almond Sponge Cake:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the Matcha Mousse:

• 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup water

For the Matcha Glaze:

• 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Garnish:

• White chocolate curls
• A dusting of matcha powder

Additional Spices to Enhance Flavor:

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract: This will add a hint of warm, sweet flavor to the mousse.
• A pinch of salt: Enhances the other flavors and adds balance to the sweet mousse.
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest: Gives the mousse a light, citrusy note that complements the matcha.
• A pinch of ground cardamom: Gives the cake a hint of exotic, spicy-sweet flavor.

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the almond and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Sift the almond flour and all-purpose flour into the egg mixture and gently fold until combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan.
5. While the cake is cooling, prepare the mousse. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let it soften for 5 minutes.
6. In a small saucepan, warm half of the heavy cream with the sugar. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin until it’s completely dissolved.
7. Sift the matcha powder into the warm cream and stir until smooth.
8. Whip the remaining heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then gradually fold in the matcha mixture. Pour the mousse over the cooled cake in the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Sift the matcha powder into the powdered sugar, then gradually add milk until a pourable glaze forms. Pour over the chilled mousse layer and return to the fridge for another hour.
10. When you’re ready to serve, remove the cake from the pan and garnish with white chocolate curls and a dusting of matcha powder.

Serving Size:

This recipe serves 8-10.

Cooking Tips:

1. Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved in the warm cream to ensure a smooth mousse.
2. Sifting the matcha powder will prevent clumps in your mousse and glaze.

Serving and Side Suggestions:

This cake stands alone as a fantastic dessert. If desired, a side of fresh raspberries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream would complement it well.

Variations:

1. Use a chocolate sponge cake instead of almond for a richer flavor.
2. Substitute white chocolate mousse for the matcha mousse for a sweeter cake.

Ingredient Substitutions:

If you can’t find almond flour, you can grind whole almonds in a food processor until fine.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Store the cake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. This cake is best served cold, and does not need reheating.

Leftover Suggestions:

Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee for a decadent breakfast treat!

Health Benefits:

Matcha is packed with antioxidants known as catechins, which are known to have heart-healthy benefits and cancer-fighting properties. It also has a calming effect on the mind and body.

Nutrition Information and RDA values:

Per serving, this dessert has approximately:

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sugar: 35g
• Vitamin A: 200 IU (4% of RDA, mainly from matcha)
• Calcium: 60mg (6% of RDA)

Shopping List:

• Almond flour
• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Almond extract
• Heavy cream
• Unflavored gelatin
• Matcha green tea powder
• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• White chocolate
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Lemon
• Ground cardamom