Healthy Green Tea CakeHappy St. Patrick’s Day! In Mexico we don’t celebrate this day, but in my house we always try to do something special because my mom’s name is Patricia. She loves green tea and anything with it as an ingredient, so this green tea cake was made especially for her. The characteristic green color of the tea makes it a perfect treat for this day.  Healthy Green Tea CakeI wanted to make a healthy cake, so I used only whole wheat flour, oil instead of butter, Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk and used Stevia instead of sugar. I had some doubts while I was preparing it, but the final result was just great! Both texture and taste! Healthy Green Tea CakeI have been away from home for the last two weeks, first for vacations and then because of work. To be honest it was a little bit hard to return to the daily routine. I went to the hotel gym and I tried to eat balanced, but I think part of traveling is to enjoy different types of meals. And boy, did I try new things! I will try to make my own versions of some of these dishes that I tried and really liked, and share them with you. Back to the subject, I knew I had to prepare something healthier, and that is why this healthy green tea cake was born. Healthy Green Tea CakeI also discovered that Matcha green tea is very hard to find in Mexico. You can find it only in stores specialized in gourmet teas. And it’s super expensive! I hope that all the antioxidants associated with this type of tea are not lost on the baking of the cake, so at least the tea is worth its price! GTC3It is a spongy cake with a slightly flavor of green tea, not too sweet and with a bright green color. In my house we really liked it, especially my mom. I think a slice of this green tea cake goes perfectly well with a cup of tea in the afternoon. 

Healthy Green Tea Cake
Serves 8
HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
  1. 220 gr (7.76 oz) whole wheat flour
  2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  3. ½ teaspoon salt
  4. 3 eggs
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 150 gr (5.29 oz) granulated Stevia
  7. 1 Tablespoon Matcha powder
  8. ½ cup canola oil
  9. 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour one loaf pan 23 × 13 × 7.5 cm (9 x 5.1 x 3 inches)
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the eggs and the vanilla extract until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the Stevia powder and the Matcha powder, mix well for 2-3 minutes more. Gradually add the oil and the yogurt. Mix until well incorporated.
  4. With a spatula, add the flour mixture and mix until all the ingredients are well combined. The batter is heavy and compact.
  5. Spread the batter into prepared pan. Smooth surface with a straight spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool.
  7. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. You can sprinkle the cake with confectioners’ sugar.
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