🍰 Green Tea Pound Cake (Matcha Pound Cake)
A Perfect Healthy Afternoon Tea Treat
Looking for a simple, wholesome dessert with a Japanese twist? This Green Tea Pound Cake is just the thing. Soft, fragrant, and full of matcha goodness, it’s the ideal companion to your afternoon tea or coffee break.
Made with pantry staples and our authentic Japanese matcha, this recipe brings together the natural richness of butter, the lightness of flour, and the subtle bitterness of green tea—all in one beautiful loaf.
🍵 Why Bake with Matcha?
Matcha isn’t just for sipping. Its bold colour, earthy flavour, and antioxidant benefits make it a superstar in baking. When mixed into cake batter, matcha adds a refined touch and just the right amount of bitterness to balance the sweetness.
For this recipe, we recommend using our cooking-grade matcha—sourced from our family farm in Shizuoka, one of Japan’s most renowned tea regions.
👨🏻🍳 Easy Green Tea Pound Cake Recipe
Serves: 4
Prep & Bake Time: 40–55 minutes
📝 Ingredients:
◎ 1/2 cup butter (melted)
◎ 2/3 cup sugar
◎ 2 large eggs (beaten)
◎ 1 cup plain flour
◎ 1/2 tsp baking powder
◎ 1 tbsp matcha powder (sifted)
⏲️ Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Melt the butter in a bowl, then add the sugar and mix well until smooth.
3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, stirring well to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and matcha powder together.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
6. Pour the batter into a buttered loaf pan.
7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tip: For a stronger matcha flavour and deeper green colour, feel free to add a bit more matcha powder to suit your taste.
🍵 Serving Suggestions:
◎ Dust with icing sugar or extra matcha powder for a finishing touch
◎ Serve with a scoop of green tea ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream
◎ Enjoy with a cup of hojicha, sencha, or your favourite tea from our collection
🛒 Use Only the Best Matcha
The key to great matcha baking? Great matcha! Our cooking-grade matcha is specially blended for culinary use—vibrant in colour, smooth in texture, and packed with flavour.
Bake a Slice of Japan at Home
Simple, beautiful, and naturally delicious, this Green Tea Pound Cake brings the warmth of home baking together with the timeless flavour of Japanese tea. It’s perfect for gifting, sharing—or enjoying all to yourself.
From our fields in Shizuoka to your kitchen—happy baking! 💚
