Copycat Bakery-Style Matcha Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A moist chocolate cake infused with matcha powder, layered with smooth vanilla frosting and adorned with chocolate shavings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, matcha powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp matcha powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (melted) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate shavings
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 tbsp matcha powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Step 2: Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
Step 3: In a bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread half the frosting over the cooled cake. Top with chocolate shavings, then cover with remaining frosting. Chill for 1 hour before serving.