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Matcha Topography Cake Recipe

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If you’re a fan of jiggly cakes, the Matcha Topography Cake is a must-try. This visually stunning dessert uses a topography pattern created with cocoa powder, offering endless possibilities for flavor and design variations. Whether you want to experiment with different batters or showcase your unique patterns, this cake will impress anyone who loves both aesthetics and taste.

Ingredients

Yolk Batter:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 70g milk
  • 50g oil
  • 80g low protein flour (cake flour)

Matcha Batter:

  • 7g matcha powder
  • 15g water

Plain Batter:

  • 10g low protein flour

Meringue:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 90g sugar
  • 6g lemon juice

Method

  1. Prepare the Yolk Batter:
    • Mix the oil and milk until the oil is fully incorporated.
    • Add the sieved cake flour and mix until smooth.
    • Stir in the egg yolks until well combined.
    • Divide the yolk batter into two equal parts.
    • Add the matcha paste to one portion and mix well.
    • Add the 10g low protein flour to the other portion and mix well.
  2. Prepare the Meringue:
    • Beat the egg whites with lemon juice on high speed.
    • When big bubbles form, add 1/3 of the sugar.
    • Continue beating and add another 1/3 of the sugar when finer bubbles form.
    • Add the remaining sugar when the meringue shows some lines.
    • Beat until the meringue reaches firm/medium peaks.
    • Divide the meringue into two equal portions.
    • Fold the meringue into each yolk batter accordingly.
  3. Assemble the Cake:
    • Pour half of the plain batter into an 18x18cm square pan, spreading it evenly.
    • Sprinkle a thin layer of cocoa powder over the plain batter.
    • Pour the matcha batter over the cocoa powder layer and use a skewer to even it out.
    • Sprinkle another thin layer of cocoa powder on top.
    • Pour the remaining plain batter and use a skewer to smooth it out.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake at 150°C for 1 hour 15-30 minutes using the water bath (bain-marie) method.
    • Remove the cake from the oven and demould immediately.

This Matcha Topography Cake combines the delicate flavors of matcha with the artistic flair of a cocoa topography design. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a showstopper!

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