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Matcha Cake Recipe by Denis Dramé MCA

Matcha Cake Recipe by Denis Dramé MCA

15th January 2026

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Discover this original recipe by Denis Dramé MCA, Head of Culinary Development for THETASTELAB by Classic Fine Foods, showcasing Valrhona's new Matcha Inspiration Couverture.

Chef Denis hopes to inspire chefs seeking a refined, visually striking dessert. This recipe reflects classic technique elevated with contemporary flair, ideal for high-end patisseries, elegant afternoon teas, or on-trend dessert menus.

Ingredients 

Sponge: 
  • 345g Whole eggs 
  • 90g Egg yolks 
  • 205g Sugar (1) 
  • 35g Milk 
  • 35g Butter 
  • 180g Egg whites 
  • 60g Type 55 flour 
  • 15g Cornflour 
  • 30g SOSA Matcha green tea powder 
  • 75g Sugar (2) 
Whipped Matcha Ganache: 
Raspberry Confit: 
  • 192g Raspberry pulp 
  • 95g Whole frozen raspberries 
  • 58g Inverted sugar 
  • 19g Sugar 
  • 6.5g SOSA Pectin NH
  • 26g SOSA Gelatin mass
  • 5g Yuzu juice 
  • 10g Raspberry alcohol 

Method

Sponge:
  1. Beat the whole eggs, yolks, and sugar (1) using a whisk attachment on a mixer while gently heating with a blowtorch. 
  2. Loosen the mixture by adding the milk and melted butter. 
  3. Fold in the sieved flour, cornflour, and matcha powder using a spatula. 
  4. Spread the batter onto greaseproof paper and bake at 200°C for 13 minutes. 
Raspberry Confit:
  1. Heat the raspberry pulp and inverted sugar to 50°C. 
  2. Add the mixture of sugar and pectin, then cook until boiling. 
  3. Stir in the yuzu juice and raspberry alcohol. Set aside for use. 

Whipped Matcha Ganache:
  1. Boil the smaller quantity of cream with inverted sugar and glucose. 
  2. Pour over the melted white chocolate and matcha couverture in three additions to create a perfect emulsion. 
  3. Add the cold cream and mix well. 
  4. Chill overnight, then whip before use. 
Finishing:
  1. Once the sponge has cooled, cut it into three equal layers. 
  2. Spread whipped ganache on each layer. 
  3. Assemble the layers and line them inside a matcha couverture shell. 

Discover the full range of products from Valrhona UK here, including all their couverture chocolate for bakeries.

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