Matcha Pound Cake Moist Easy (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 220g all-purpose flour
02 - 1.5 tablespoons culinary grade matcha powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 226g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
06 - 200g granulated sugar
07 - 100g light brown sugar
08 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 120ml whole milk, at room temperature

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x13cm loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy unmoulding.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed and no lumps remain.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until pale and fluffy, around 3–4 minutes. Scrape down bowl as needed.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth and well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry mixture. Mix on low speed or gently fold to avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. If browning rapidly, tent the loaf with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
07 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - For best flavor and color, use high quality culinary or ceremonial grade matcha powder.