These matcha brownies combine plenty of tasty nuts along with glazed sugar topping to give you and your loved ones a delightful treat.
What’s more, matcha extract with brownies provides a sublime flavour – no matter what time of day you feel like eating them.
All in all, the rich and decadent taste make these brownies brilliant for almost any function or get-together among friends.
3 tips for baking brownies at home
- Sift the dry ingredients (such as flour) directly in the wet ingredients to remove any lumps, making it easier to mix into the brownie batter without removing any air.
- Wait untill the matcha brownies have chilled completely before cutting them in pieces, it needs time to cool down. Preferably refridgerate them inmediately until cold, which makes the cutting process so much easier and less messy.
- Use quality ingredients to achive a better result. The fresher the eggs and better quality chocolate, the better the flavor. A general rule is that especially fresh eggs are important for baking as it influences the rising process.
Matcha green tea brownie recipe variations
Want to give this green tea brownies recipe a little twist? All kinds of nuts can be used to top the green tea brownies cake. Try walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, almond flakes or even pistachios. For those who like to enjoy a more sweet version, give your taste buds a treat by topping with smashed Oreo cookies.
Equipment
- Oven
- Electronic mixer or beater
- Baking dish
- Baking foil (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Materials
Matcha brownies
- 150 g Butter
- 120 g White chocolate
- 30 g Matcha powder
- 2 Eggs
- 150 g Sugar
- 80 g Plain flour
- 1 pinch Salt
- Almond nuts
Glaze topping
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk or hot water
- 1 1/2 tbsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Matcha brownies
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Smoothly melt tiny white chocolate butter pieces on an average/medium heat, and allow them to fully cool down.
- Combine the eggs and sugar in the mixture until they're well mixed.
- Add flour and shake matcha powder into the bowl.
- Put the batter in a 20cm x 20cm tray and carefully arrange the almond nuts.
- Bake at 180°C for 20–25 mins, until you can put in and remove a toothpick without it getting dirty. Cool the brownies down and cut into pieces.
Glaze topping
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or a pot.
- Strain two powdered sugar cups into a bowl.
- Combine melted butter along with two tablespoons of milk, or warm water with vanilla. take care to blend properly.
- Blend the mixture with a beater until it gets smooth and creamy while adding more water or milk if needed.
- Sprinkle the finished coating over the brownies you left for cooling down.
Notes
Tip: Freeze leftover frosting in freezer containers or zip-close freezer bags for up to 6 months.
