Green Tea Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

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Ingredients (17)

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups/250 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup/200 grams sugar
  • 2 tablespoons​ matcha green tea powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup/242 grams sour cream (or plain yogurt)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup oil ( grapeseed or canola)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup/2 sticks/227 grams unsalted butter (cut into small pieces and softened to room temperature)
  • 3 cups/360 grams confectioners' sugar (sifted)
  • 4 ounces/113 grams good-quality​ white chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whipping cream (or soymilk)

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French 75

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The epitome of elegance in a cocktail glass - Francés 75. An effervescent delight blends the botanicals of gin with lemon, balanced beautifully by a dash of sugar syrup and a generous topping of champagne, adding a sparkling sophistication.

Ingredients (6)

  • 1 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN Gin
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz. Brut Champagne
  • Lemon Twist Garnish
  • <i>*Approximate serving size is 1.4 servings. Please enjoy responsibly. </i>
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