Green Tea Matcha Mochi Cake Food

MATCHA MOCHI CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9x13 baking pan generously with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and milk.
• In another large bowl, whisk together sugar and matcha until completely mixed. Whisk in mochiko, baking powder, and kosher salt. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well combined.
• Add melted butter and coconut milk and mix fully incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and rap the pan on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles.
• Evenly sprinkle the shredded coconut on top and sprinkle with a few pinches of flaky salt.
• Being careful not to jiggle the pan too much so the coconut stays on top, transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake until mochi is set and golden brown on top, about 1 hour. Set the pan to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into rectangles, about 1-2 hours. Cut into 20-24 squares using a plastic knife or oiled knife to minimize sticking. (4 columns by 5 or 6 rows works well!).
• Store up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

GREEN TEA MOCHI

Steps:

• Combine mochiko, sugar, gelatin, and maccha in a large bowl and mix.
• Add Milk Green Tea and water, and mix througly with whisk or spoon. (Note: If a can of Milk Green Tea cannot be found, substitute 6oz of "Tazo Matcha with Honeydew Liquid Tea" and 6oz of milk).
• Pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for 55 minutes.
• Cool with cover on for 15 minutes.
• Remove Foil and cool for several hours before cutting.
• Cut out outer hardened portion of the mochi, and then cut into 32 squares.
• Optional step: Place 1/2 teaspoon of red bean paste in the middle of each square, fold square into triangle and press on the sides.
• Optional step: To improve presentation and add a bit of taste, soak 32 Oak or Sakura leaves in water, drain, and wrap around mochi pieces (dull side facing outside).