Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes with Matcha Powdered Sugar (Video Recipe)

As the cherry blossoms begin their ephemeral dance with the spring breeze, let's embrace the season's transient beauty with a delectable ode to the blooms themselves - Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes, delicately dusted with Matcha Powdered Sugar. This exquisite dessert marries the floral notes of sakura with the tart zest of fresh raspberries, all while enveloping your senses in the earthy embrace of matcha.🌸🍵🍰

Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes with Matcha Powdered Sugar

Ingredients

Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes

• 2 egg whites
• 1 tbsp sakura powder
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Matcha Powdered Sugar

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp matcha powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 5 cups of a 6-cup muffin pan with 1 tbsp of melted butter.
2. Prepare the tea cake batter by mixing the egg whites using a stand mixer until the mixture becomes fluffy and forms soft peaks on the whisk.
3. Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, sakura powder, and baking powder to the whipped egg whites. Mix until everything is well combined.
4. Add about 2 tbsp of batter to each cup in the muffin pan. Gently press a raspberry in the center of each and place in the oven for 12 minutes, until tea cakes are slightly golden.
5. Prepare the matcha powdered sugar by whisking the matcha and powdered sugar in a bowl until everything is well combined.
6. Sift the matcha powdered sugar over the warm tea cakes, and enjoy!

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I used the same sakura powder used in the matcha donuts recipe we released earlier.

This 100% Natural Sakura Powder has been a delightful find. I was intrigued by the idea of incorporating the delicate essence of cherry blossoms into my baking. To my surprise, this powder added a subtle floral touch that transformed my recipes. It's not just about the flavor; the natural color it brings is visually stunning too. I've enjoyed experimenting with it in both sweet and savory dishes. If you're curious about adding a bit of sakura charm to your cooking, this might be something worth exploring!

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Kei Nishida

Author, CEO Dream of Japan

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Certification: PMP, BS in Computer Science

Education: Western Washington University

Kei Nishida is a passionate Japanese green tea connoisseur, writer, and the founder and CEO of Japanese Green Tea Co., a Dream of Japan Company.

Driven by a deep desire to share the rich flavors of his homeland, he established the only company that sources premium tea grown in nutrient-rich sugarcane soil—earning multiple Global Tea Champion awards.

Expanding his mission of introducing Japan’s finest to the world, Kei pioneered the launch of the first-ever Sumiyaki charcoal-roasted coffee through Japanese Coffee Co. He also brought the artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to the global market by making katana-style handmade knives—crafted by a renowned katana maker—available outside Japan for the first time through Japanese Knife Co.

Kei’s journey continues as he uncovers and shares Japan’s hidden treasures with the world.

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