Desserts That Look Hard · Japanese
Matcha Mochi Cake
A chewy, dense, and vibrant green tea dessert that is as fun to eat as it is to look at.
Why This Works
The glutinous rice flour provides a unique, bouncy texture that holds the moisture of the coconut milk and the earthy tannins of the matcha.
The Upgrade
Dust the finished cake with a light layer of powdered sugar and extra matcha for a professional contrast.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueUse ceremony-grade matcha for the most vibrant color and a significantly less bitter, more refined green tea profile.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 45 min
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a square baking pan.
Whisk the rice flour, sugar, and matcha powder together in a large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter and combine with the coconut milk.
Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry until no lumps remain.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap on the counter to level.
Bake for 30 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is set.
Wine Pairing
Late Harvest Riesling
White Wine
The BottleDr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese
The honeyed sweetness of a late-harvest wine balances the earthy, grassy bitterness of the matcha. It creates a harmonious finish where the sweetness of the wine tempers the tea's tannins.
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Tastes like something you'd pay 30 dollars for at a restaurant.
My new go-to. Even my picky kids cleaned their plates.