Smiski Strawberry Matcha Cake
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Sift matcha powder into the whipped cream mixture.
- 2Fold the matcha powder into the whipped cream until combined.
- 3Place a cooled cake layer on a cake stand.
- 4Spread a layer of matcha whipped cream evenly on the cake layer.
- 5Pipe a border of whipped cream around the edge of the cake.
- 6Spread a layer of strawberry jam inside the whipped cream border.
- 7Arrange sliced fresh strawberries over the strawberry jam.
- 8Cover the strawberries with another layer of matcha whipped cream.
- 9Place the next cake layer on top.
- 10Repeat the layers of matcha whipped cream, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries.
- 11Place the final cake layer on top.
- 12Spread a thin layer of matcha whipped cream to cover the entire cake.
- 13Add coconut oil to the melted white chocolate.
- 14Add matcha powder and chopped almonds to the melted white chocolate mixture.
- 15Mix the ganache thoroughly.
- 16Pour the ganache over the chilled cake, ensuring it covers the top and sides.
- 17Pipe dollops of plain whipped cream around the top edge of the cake.
- 18Garnish the whipped cream dollops with sprigs of fresh herbs.
- 19Place a whole almond on each whipped cream dollop.
- 20Decorate the cake with Smiski figurines.
Ingredients
- 4 around 250-256g large eggs
- 125 g sugar
- 93 g all-purpose flour
- 37 g cornstarch
- 15 g matcha powder
- 25 g butter, melted
- 40 ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- strawberry jam
- fresh strawberries
- 600 g heavy cream
- 60 g sugar
- 10 g matcha powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 200 g white chocolate, melted
- 6 g matcha powder
- 60 g almonds
- 60 ml coconut oil, melted
Equipment
piping bagsievebowlspatulacake standoffset spatulacake pancooling racktongstweezers
Tips
- Mix the matcha powder with the flour mixture.
- After covering the cake with the whipped cream, make sure to freeze the cake for about 30 minutes before covering it with the white chocolate-matcha ganache.