Home of Delicious: Baking with Matcha Green Tea

Here is a short video to give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the lectures. Hope to see you in class.

Here's a peak at what's in my kitchen....

Here is a cheat sheet of common baking terms, metric conversions, etc.

For the recipes in this class, a basic electric hand mixer or whisk, loaf pan, baking ring (2 sizes) and a tube pan (chiffon cake pan) are all of the equipment needed to get through the lessons.  Baking at home should be fun, not complicated.

Difficulty Level: Low

Special equipment needed: None

Prep time: This recipe does NOT require any baking, you just need to assemble the ingredients

• The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• In Japan, this sweet treat is served more often as an afternoon snack rather than an after-dinner dessert. Many small shops in Japan still specialize in these traditional desserts and are an enjoyable place for an afternoon chat with friends.

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

  
  

Difficulty Level: Low

Special equipment needed: Hand mixer or whisk

Prep time: This recipe does NOT require any baking. The mousse should firm up in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or longer before serving.

• The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• This mousse is fairly easy to make and it is a very light and delicious dessert. The matcha green tea flavor tastes sweet and creamy mixed with the fresh cream.

• The preparation time is only about 25 - 30 minutes so it is a great last minutes dessert if you need to prepare one.

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

Difficulty Level: Low

Special equipment needed: Whisk or electric hand mixer

Prep time: this recipe does NOT require any baking, approximately 20 - 25 minutes preparation.

The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• Yuzu is a winter citrus fruit and is used for seasoning savory dishes as well as desserts. The fruit is too strong to eat on its own but is excellent for adding a dash of flavor to your dish.

• The yuzu paired with white chocolate is simply elegant. Decorate with a few fresh strawberries and your guests will be super impressed.

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

Difficulty Level: Low - Medium

Special equipment needed: Hand mixer or whisk

Prep time: Approximately 45 minutes plus baking.

The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• This roll cake is super light and soft and matches well with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

• This recipe is quite easy to assemble. There are just a couple of steps to make a meringue and mix together with egg yolks and other ingredients before baking. Follow along with the video and let's do this together!

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

Difficulty Level: Low

Special equipment needed: Hand mixer or whisk, tube pan for baking

Prep time: Approximately 25 - 30 minutes plus baking.

The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• The process to make this cake is quite similar to the roll cake - mix the egg yolks and separately make a meringue by whipping the egg whites then combining with the egg yolk mixture - this cake is then baked in a tub pan. The finished product is a light and airy dessert that pairs well with fresh fruit, whipped cream or ice cream.

• Since this recipe is quite easy and fast to assemble, it's the perfect dessert if you are putting together a busy dinner party. No matter how filling the dinner, there will always be room for this cake. Dress up the cake with fresh fruit and it will be a show stopper.

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

Difficulty Level: Low

Special equipment needed: Hand mixer or whisk, loaf pan for baking

Prep time: Approximately 25 - 30 minutes plus baking.

The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• This cake was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese over 400 years ago. Traditional baking was not popular in Japan at that time but the basic ingredients of sugar, eggs and flour were available so the cake became very popular.

• This cake does not have any fat such as butter or oil so the texture is firmer than the previous roll cake and chiffon cake but it is very moist. The simplicity of this cake is one trait which has endeared it to Japanese dessert lovers over the years.

• Variations on the recipe may omit the green tea or may substitute the honey for corn syrup (mizu ame in Japanese). There is no right or wrong way to make the cake so feel free to experiment with recipes as you like.

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.

Difficulty Level: Medium - High

Special equipment needed: Hand mixer or whisk, small & large baking rings

Prep time: Approximately 2 -3 hours

The recipe is in the attachment called RESOURCE. Please download to follow along with the video.

• This cake may seem challenging at first but if you take each step one at a time then it less daunting. You can split the tasks over two days if you like, make the cake & yuzu mousse on day 1 then finish with the matcha mousse on day 2.

• In the earlier section, we made a Yuzu White Chocolate Mousse and this cake uses those same techniques.

• The combination of tastes in this cake, the sweet white chocolate and bitter green tea, is what makes this such a delicious dessert. Also, the mousse in the cake is light and makes for a great after dinner treat.

• Don't be afraid, let's challenge this cake together! I'm with you at every step ;)

• The recipe has the ingredients list, instructions and pictures of the finished product. The video provides a full step-by-step demo of the preparation process.