I’ve been on a matcha bender lately, imbibing copious grande green tea soy lattes, and dreaming up all sorts of recipes using this lovely jade green powder. These matcha and Greek yogurt teacakes have emerged as my favourite so far. Possessing a tremendous tender crumb, and a soft, soothing fragrance from the tea, they are ideal for an uplifting afternoon snack. And because there is not too much sugar, nor any butter in this recipe, they are significantly lighter (and I’d like to think healthier!) than the more common teatime options of cupcakes or muffins.
I must also highlight how easy and quick it is to make these. I simply stir everything together serenely with a whisk in one big bowl, and they go into the oven in less than 10 minutes. For matcha lovers who are looking for something more unique to sink their teeth into, this is it. I’m addicted to them, easily putting away two at a go, and am gleefully planning on having some soon, with the aforementioned green tea soy latte.
Matcha Greek yogurt teacakes
Inspired by this recipe
makes 12-15
3 eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ cups plain flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp matcha powder
Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, oil, vanilla and sugar. Mix well. Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and matcha powder. Mix just to combine.
Divide into cupcake/muffin moulds, and bake for 20-min, until skewer inserted comes out clean.
About Dawn Chia
Dawn, a lanky food-crazed lady, started out writing for lifestyle magazines, and later spent several years in banking. When not eating, she's cooking, reading about, hankering after, and writing about food. On her first date with her boyfriend (now husband), they dined at four restaurants across Singapore. He's gained 25lbs since, and their culinary escapades continue after welcoming two rotund angels. Dawn's committed to feeding them with the best, and creating lasting food memories and traditions for her family.
