Matcha castella cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:07 GMT

Step 1

Line a 16cm diameter cake pan with parchment paper and wrap the pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Melt the white chocolate, butter, and milk in the microwave, then whisk well once removed from the microwave.

Step 3

Separate the egg yolks and whites, setting them aside.

Step 4

Sift the flour, cornstarch, and matcha.

Step 5

Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and the melted white chocolate, butter, and milk mixture to the center of the dry ingredients, then mix well.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt initially, then gradually add the sugar to make a meringue.

Step 7

Add a small portion of the meringue to the white chocolate/matcha mixture, then pour the white chocolate/matcha mixture into the remaining meringue. Gently fold together until well combined.

Step 8

Place the cake pan in a large, wide, and deep container.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 10

Pour hot water at approximately 90°C (194°F) into the large container to create a water bath for baking the cake.

Step 11

Bake at 150°C (300°F) for approximately 1 hour. Once the cake is baked, remove the cake pan from the hot water bath and let it cool completely before removing it from the pan. This will allow the cake to set properly.

Step 12

Once cooled, you can carefully remove the cake from the pan, slice it, and enjoy! Remember to handle the cake with care when removing it from the pan to preserve its delicate texture :)

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