Matcha Cake Loaf with Coconut Frosting

✅ Ingredients

For the Matcha Loaf:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder (culinary or ceremonial grade)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (or dairy-free alt like almond or oat milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream or plain yogurt (for moistness)

For the Coconut Frosting:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp canned coconut cream or thick coconut milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional topping: toasted shredded coconut or dusted matcha

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Matcha Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, milk, and sour cream. Mix well.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Tap gently to level.
  6. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Make the Coconut Frosting

  1. Beat butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually, then coconut cream, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Beat until creamy and spreadable. Chill slightly if too soft.

Step 3: Frost & Decorate

  1. Once the loaf is completely cool, frost the top with coconut frosting.
  2. Sprinkle with toasted coconut or dust lightly with matcha for decoration.

📝 Tips

  • Want more coconut flavor? Add ¼ cup shredded coconut into the batter.
  • For a vegan version: use flax eggs + dairy-free yogurt + vegan butter.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Bring to room temp before serving.

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