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Fluffy Matcha Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 100g whole eggs (about 2 large)
• 70g granulated sugar (approx. ⅓ cup)
• 55g cake flour (about ½ cup, sifted)
• 5g matcha powder (about 1 tsp)
• 15g milk (1 tbsp)
• 15g oil (1 tbsp)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). Line or lightly grease a 6-inch round cake pan.

  • Sift cake flour and matcha powder together.

  • Warm eggs and sugar gently over simmering water while mixing until warm to the touch.

  • Beat the egg mixture on high speed until very fluffy, then reduce speed and beat until it looks shiny.

  • Gently fold in sifted dry ingredients until no flour remains.

  • Add milk and oil, folding carefully until batter flows smoothly.

  • Pour into pan and bake:
      • 25 mins for 1 batch
      • 30–35 mins for 1.5 batches
      • 15 mins for cupcakes

  • Flip the cake after baking and let cool completely before slicing.

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