Matcha Cloud Chiffon Cake
If you love light and delicate matcha desserts, this Matcha Cloud Chiffon Cake is a beautiful recipe to bake at home. The cake has a soft, airy chiffon texture and a gentle matcha flavor, while the matcha whipped cream on top adds a smooth cloud-like finish. It is elegant, not too heavy, and perfect for afternoon tea or a simple homemade dessert.
Ingredients
For the matcha batter
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3 large eggs, separated
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45 g cake flour
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5 g ceremonial grade matcha powder
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30 ml milk
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25 g vegetable oil
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25 g granulated sugar, for the yolks
For the meringue
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3 egg whites
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35 g granulated sugar
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2–3 drops lemon juice
For the matcha cloud topping
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100 g heavy whipping cream
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10 g granulated sugar
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3 g matcha powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the matcha batter
Whisk the matcha powder with the milk until smooth. Add the egg yolks and vegetable oil, then stir well. Sift in the cake flour and mix until just combined.
2. Make the meringue
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with the lemon juice. Gradually add the sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
3. Combine the batter
Fold one-third of the meringue gently into the matcha batter to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining meringue until just combined.
4. Bake the cake
Pour the batter into a 6-inch chiffon pan. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Once baked, invert the pan immediately and let the cake cool completely upside down.
5. Make the matcha cloud topping
Whip the heavy cream, sugar, and matcha powder together until soft, cloud-like peaks form.
6. Assemble and finish
Drizzle or spoon the matcha whipped cream over the cooled cake, then dust with extra matcha powder if desired.
Pro Tips
Use high-quality matcha
Ceremonial grade matcha gives the cake a brighter green color and a smoother, more delicate flavor.
Fold gently
Use a spatula to fold the meringue into the batter carefully. Avoid stirring in circles, which can deflate the air and make the cake dense.
Cool upside down
Letting the chiffon cake cool upside down is essential. This helps keep the cake tall and airy and prevents it from collapsing.