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This cake is an all-time favorite sweet, but the chocolate matcha swirl pound cake will elevate your dessert experience. The timeless allure of rich chocolate complements the sophistication of vibrant matcha. The swirl pound cake is a perfect treat for special occasions. So, let’s explore how to make this beautiful treat to elevate your dessert experience.
Ingredients For Chocolate Matcha Swirl Pound Cake
- Unsalted butter
- Raw sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Plain yogurt
- Whole milk
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Sea salt
- Matcha powder
- Cocoa powder
Ingredient Notes and Variations
Unsalted butter: It provides a rich and smooth texture to the cake. You can use oil as a substitute.
Raw sugar: It adds a molasses-like flavor and caramel note. You can use granulated sugar instead.
Plain yogurt: It keeps the cake moist and tender. You can use Greek yogurt, giving your cake a dense texture.
Whole milk: It contributes to the richness of the pound cake. You can use almond, coconut, or cream milk as an alternative.
Matcha powder: Use quality matcha powder for a beautiful green color. It robust the earthy flavors. Adjust its quantity according to your preference.
Cocoa powder. Use unsweetened cocoa powder to balance the sweetness of the cake. It is used to add the swirls to the pound cake.
How To Make Chocolate Matcha Swirl Pound Cake?
1: Make the cake batter
- Preheat and maintain the oven temperature at 350 degrees.
- Grease a bread pan with parchment.
- Take the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter and mix until they are incorporated.
- Add yogurt and vanilla extract and mix to obtain a smooth mixture.
2: Divide the batter
- Divide the batter into 2 halves.
- Mix matcha powder in one half.
- Mix the cacao powder in the second portion.
3: Make your cake pattern
- Transfer both cake mixtures to the loaf pan.
- To make a marbled cake pattern, combine one scoop cake batter with match and cocoa powder with another scoop.
- Add scoop after scoop alternatively until finished.
- After pouring, use a sharp knife to create a swirl.
4: Bake
- Place the bread pan in the oven.
- Let it bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
- It held a “toothpick test.” Insert a small toothpick inside the cake. If it stays clean, your cake will be ready.
- Serve as is, or drizzle it with chocolate.
Chocolate Matcha Swirl Pound Cake
Ingredients
For The Chocolate Matcha Marble Pound Cake
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup raw sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
For The Chocolate Glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
How to Make?
- Preheat oven at 350℉.
- Whisk butter and sugar together until it is light.
- Add one egg each time while beating properly. Gradually, bring in vanilla extract and yogurt.
- Blend flour, sea salt, soda, and baking powder.
- Break the batter into two halves.
- Mix matcha powder with one half and mix cocoa powder with the other half.
- On a loaf cake pan, put it in layers as you transfer one-third of the batter to another.
- Use a knife to create patterns that swirl throughout the mixture.
- Put the cake pan into the oven; bake for 40-45 minutes
- Allow cooling down before tasting
