Franco Noriega Instagram – Matcha & pistachio cake 🍃
Ingredients:
– 3 eggs
– 200 g of flour
– 1/2 cup of olive oil
– 3/4 cup of matcha coconut milk
– 100 g of pulverized pistachios
– 200 g of sugar
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
– 2 tablespoons of matcha powder
– Pinch of salt
**For the frosting:**
– 160 g of softened butter
– 2 cups of powdered sugar
– 200 g of cold cream cheese
**For the swirl:**
– 1/3 cup of coconut milk
– 2 teaspoons of matcha powder
*Procedure:*
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and then incorporate the matcha coconut milk.
3. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, pulverized pistachios, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a whisk until incorporated.
5. Transfer the mix to a greased cake mold.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer or knife comes out clean. It’s recommended to check it after 30 minutes.
7. While the cake is baking, make the frosting: beat the butter until fluffy, gradually adding the powdered sugar.
8. Add the cold cream cheese in cubes little by little while continuing to beat until it’s incorporated.
9. To the frosting, add a little bit of the mix and blend it with the matcha powder and matcha coconut milk. Refrigerate.
10. Remove the cake and let it cool for a few minutes before unmolding. Wait until the cake is cold to decorate. | Posted on 08/Jan/2024 22:39:54
