Steamed Matcha and White Chocolate Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A moist steamed cake infused with earthy matcha green tea and sweet bursts of melted white chocolate chunks. This Japanese-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 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 280 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp matcha powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp matcha powder, and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder until evenly combined.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 3 large eggs and 3/4 cup granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Slowly add 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg mixture, gently folding to combine.
Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks evenly through the batter.
Step 6: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round heatproof cake pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 7: Place the pan in a steamer pot or over a pot of boiling water, cover, and steam for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.