Matcha Cake Roll

This Matcha Cake Roll is a light and fluffy Japanese-style sponge cake infused with earthy matcha green tea, rolled with a sweet and creamy filling. A beautifully elegant dessert for tea lovers!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 32

Course Dessert

Cuisine Japanese

Servings slices

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large eggs separated
1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp milk
1/2 cup cake flour sifted
1 tbsp matcha powder sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until pale and thick.
Mix in the honey and milk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the remaining granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the matcha batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Carefully transfer the cake onto a clean kitchen towel, peeling off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up gently while still warm and let it cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
Re-roll the cake gently without applying too much pressure.
Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving Tip: Dust with extra matcha powder or powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Flavor Variation: Add red bean paste or chopped strawberries for an extra layer of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.8mg

Keyword Green Tea Roll Cake, Japanese Swiss Roll, Matcha Cake Roll, Matcha Dessert, molten matcha dessert