Matcha is a high-grade green tea most commonly used in hot drinks. It is also a fantastic addition to baking, both in flavor and color. This Matcha Mochi cake is unusual because of it’s unique, chewy mochi texture and its vibrant green appearance. To top it off, this recipe is gluten and dairy free, and boasts the health benefits of green tea to boot.
Green tea has been well researched as an antioxidant that protects the skin, as the polyphenols found in green tea promote DNA repair. When imbibed regularly, the antioxidants in green tea can help to lower the stress hormone, cortisol.
Wow your friends by bringing this Matcha Mochi Cake to your next event, and feel good inside and out.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
4 eggs
2 cans of light coconut milk, 26 ounces
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rice flour, Mochiko
1 cup cane sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon matcha powder, unsweetened
1 handful unsweetened shredded coconut
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9X13 pan with parchment paper so that it overhangs the pan sides.
In a large mixing bowl combine the wet ingredients—first the coconut milk and coconut oil. Whisk until smooth. Then add the eggs and vanilla and combine. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients—rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and matcha. Then add the dry mixture to the wet, and mix until you have a beautiful green, thick batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Matcha is gooey in consistency, so it can be tricky to assess doneness. Stick a fork into the jiggly center and it should come out clean. And watch for the edges of the cake to turn golden brown and pull away from the sides of the pan.
Allow to cool slightly before transferring the cake to a cooling rack. You can use the over hanging parchment paper to carefully lift the cake from the pan. Top with a liberal sprinkle of shredded coconut. Allow to cool completely then cut into small squares.
Makes 24 small square servings.
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING):
Calories 190
Protein 3 g
Total fat 9 g
Saturated fat 7 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Carbs 26 g
Fiber 1 g
Total sugars 9 g
Added sugars 8 g
Sodium 10 mg
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Leandra Rouse
Leandra is a Fitbit coach and culinary nutritionist who has 20 years of experience helping her clients find joy in their health journey. She practices functional fitness as a fitness coach in the Discover section of the Fitbit app, as well as through her in-home personal training business. As a nutritional consultant to chefs, Leandra helps to develop and market wellness products and concepts. Over her career, Leandra has worked extensively with top Bay Area companies such as Fitbit, Airbnb, Asana, Gap, bobbie, Tipsy, and more, to create engaging wellness content and education programs. Leandra lives with her husband and two young girls on the Big Island of Hawaii, and loves the challenge of feeding and moving with her babies.