Name: Strawberry Matcha Marble Pound Cake : Swirled, Striking & Tea-Party Ready
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; 2 tbsp whole milk, divided; 1 tbsp culinary-grade matcha powder; 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder; Optional: Pink or green gel food coloring for more vibrant swirls

Description

A soft, buttery pound cake with vibrant pink strawberry and earthy green matcha swirls. Beautiful, flavorful, and perfect for slicing and serving with tea, coffee, or as a gift.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp whole milk, divided
1 tbsp culinary-grade matcha powder
2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
Optional: Pink or green gel food coloring for more vibrant swirls

Instructions

1. Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar

Beat butter and sugar on medium-high for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs & Vanilla

Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Beat until smooth.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold into the butter mixture until just combined.

5. Divide & Flavor Batter

Divide batter into 2 bowls.
Matcha bowl: Sift matcha into batter, add 1 tbsp milk, fold until smooth.
Strawberry bowl: Add strawberry powder and remaining 1 tbsp milk, fold until smooth.

6. Marble the Cake

Alternate spoonfuls of each batter into the pan.
Use a knife or skewer to swirl 4–5 times for a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing.

7. Bake

Bake 50–60 minutes. Test with a toothpick—it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out with parchment and cool completely on a wire rack.

8. Serve

Slice with a serrated knife for clean edges.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle a simple glaze.
Perfect with tea, coffee, or a frothy matcha latte.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and butter to avoid curdling.
Freeze-dried strawberry powder is preferred over fresh strawberries for clean, vibrant swirls.
Sift matcha directly into the batter to prevent lumps.
Store wrapped at room temperature 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.