Embark on a culinary journey to a Zen garden with our Matcha-Coconut Cake. This exquisite dessert artfully combines the earthy tones of matcha with the tropical essence of coconut, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for those who appreciate the delicate balance of taste and aesthetics in their desserts.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Elegant Matcha Flavor: The matcha brings a subtle, earthy richness to the cake.
- Creamy Coconut Layers: The coconut mousse adds a light and tropical flavor, complementing the matcha perfectly.
- Delicate and Crisp Crust: The matcha crust provides a unique, crunchy base for the soft mousses.
- Visually Stunning: Decorated with a dusting of matcha and fresh berries, this cake is a feast for the eyes.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Matcha Crust:
- 25g butter (83%)
- 45g flour
- 7g almond flour
- 15g cornstarch
- 25g powdered sugar
- 0.5g salt
- 2g matcha tea
- 15g eggs
- 5g butter (83%) for shaping
- 8-10g coconut oil
Matcha Mousse:
- 45g coconut cream (24%, A)
- 10g sugar
- 1g agar-agar
- 45g white chocolate
- 2g matcha tea
- 55g coconut cream (24%, B)
Coconut Mousse:
- Same as Matcha Mousse, without matcha
Instructions:
- Prepare Matcha Crust: Mix dry ingredients with butter (A), add eggs to form dough. Roll, chill, bake, cool, blend into crumbs. Mix crumbs with butter (B) and coconut oil. Press into lined cake ring, refrigerate.
- Make Matcha Mousse: Drain water from chilled cream (B). Boil cream (A), sugar, agar-agar. Mix matcha, chocolate, hot cream, cool. Whip cream (B), combine with chocolate base, pour over crust.
- Make Coconut Mousse: Repeat Matcha Mousse steps, omitting matcha.
- Assemble Cake: Layer coconut mousse over matcha. Refrigerate to stabilize.
- Decorate: Pour heated matcha mousse over coconut layer. Refrigerate overnight, unmold, sprinkle with matcha, add berries.
Discover the serene and delightful flavors of our Zen Garden Matcha-Coconut Cake – a dessert that not only pleases the palate but also calms the soul. A true culinary masterpiece!
