Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (optional for color)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (for filling)
- 1 cup buttercream or whipped cream for frosting
- Pastel sprinkles or edible stars for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla; divide and add matcha powder if using to tint one portion.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended; pour into pan and bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, spread jam as a filling, then frost with buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.
- Chill briefly to set frosting and slice to serve.
Notes
- Make ahead: cakes can be made 1 day in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Color variations: use gel food coloring to create different pastel layers.
- Gluten-free option: substitute with 1:1 GF flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Studio Ghibli inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
