Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch and a 7-inch cake tin with baking paper and acetate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk and softened unsalted butter, heating for about 30 seconds until melted. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and caster sugar until the mixture is pale and has tripled in volume.
- Gently fold in sifted all-purpose flour and matcha powder until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the 8-inch tin and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Mousse Preparation
- While the cake bakes, soak gelatin leaves in cold water for about 5 minutes to soften.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine melted white chocolate, heavy cream, and a splash of cold water, microwaving for 90 seconds until smooth.
- Once melted, squeeze excess water from the gelatin and stir it into the white chocolate mixture until fully dissolved.
- Let this mixture cool to room temperature before preparing the whipped cream.
Whipping Cream
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Carefully fold the cooled white chocolate mixture into the whipped cream.
- Pour this mousse over the cooled sponge cake in the 7-inch tin, smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
Matcha Mousse Preparation
- To make the matcha mousse, combine matcha powder with a small amount of cold water and cream in a bowl, heating briefly in the microwave.
- Soak gelatin as before, adding it to the warm matcha mixture while stirring until fully dissolved.
- Once cooled, fold this mixture into whipped cream.
- Spoon the matcha layer over the white chocolate layer in the 7-inch tin, leveling the top.
Chilling and Serving
- Cover the cake and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until all layers are fully set.
- Once set, remove it from the tin and dust the top with matcha powder before serving.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean edges and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients and measure accurately for the best results. Allow enough cooling time between layers to prevent melting.