Last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 07:57 pm
If you’re a fan of matcha and love incorporating this vibrant green tea powder into desserts, you are in the right place! These easy matcha desserts are perfect for adding that unique matcha flavor to baked goods with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat or wanting to impress some guests, these matcha baked goods are sure to be a hit. Here’s a list of eight delicious matcha desserts and baked goods for whenever you want something new and fun for your kitchen!
1. Matcha Cake Pops
Matcha cake pops are a super fun and portable way to enjoy matcha in dessert form. Made with a cake mix with matcha added in and coated with white chocolate, they’re great for parties or a quick pick-me-up (You can freeze cake pops, too, since this recipe makes almost 50).
Why You’ll Love Them
You can use a boxed cake mix, which keeps things simple. Just whip up a white cake mix with matcha powder (Check out the recipe for the exact quantities). I recommend homemade frosting because it’s easy to make and I think frosting really makes a dessert or breaks it. However, you could probably get away with premade frosting, as well. The assembly is mostly about rolling and dipping. I will say, this recipe really does make a lot of cake pops, so maybe make some to share or freeze some for later!
2. Mini Matcha Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
These mini matcha cupcakes are as delightful to eat as they are to look at. The earthy flavor of matcha pairs beautifully with the sweetness of strawberry frosting. The best part? Since they’re mini, they bake in just a few minutes, making them one of the fastest matcha baked goods to whip up. They’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and a playful color contrast that’s perfect for parties or afternoon teas.
Why You’ll Love Them
On top of being the perfect size for a small treat, this recipe is super adaptable! If you don’t feel like making the strawberry puree for the frosting as described in this recipe, check out my other recipe for mini matcha cupcakes that uses cream cheese frosting. You could also just make these with regular buttercream frosting and call it a day! Really, whatever you think will taste good with matcha, can go on top of these cupcakes. Keep reading for some more fun matcha flavor combinations!
3. Matcha Muffins with Matcha Streusel
If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful matcha baked good for breakfast or snack time, matcha muffins are a must. These muffins kind of look complicated at first glance because of the streusel, but they come together well. Soft and fluffy with the perfect balance of sweetness, they make for a quick and easy bake that’s easy to customize with add-ins. If you want to leave off the streusel and try adding white chocolate chips or something else, I say go for it!
Why You’ll Love Them
If you absolutely love matcha flavor, these are the muffins for you! Some people have asked me about the amount of matcha in them, and I kind of questioned it myself too… But I have made this recipe multiple times and it did not disappoint! These muffins are a great pick me up in the morning if you want a sweet treat or a little bit extra caffeine to get you going. Plus, you can freeze them for later if you like and save them for a rainy day.
4. Matcha Cookies
Matcha cookies are a great way to introduce matcha to those who are new to it. With their crisp edges and soft centers, they strike the perfect balance of earthy matcha and buttery sweetness. They’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser because they look as good as they taste. If you have any matcha skeptics in your life, please make them these cookies so they can join in on the matcha love!
Why You’ll Love Them
I know I love matcha (probably) too much, so maybe my opinion doesn’t say much… However, I would absolutely make these cookies every single day if I weren’t worried about fitting in my jeans! They are so simple to make and come out fantastically. If you can make chocolate chip cookies from scratch, you can totally make these. They’re super easy to put together and their texture and flavor are phenomenal.
5. Matcha Roll Cake with Lavender Filling
This elegant matcha roll cake with lavender filling is ideal for those looking to make a dessert that’s both beautiful and delicious. Roll cakes might look fancy, but they’re pretty easy to make once you get the hang of the technique. The soft sponge cake is complemented by a light, floral lavender cream, creating a stunning dessert that’s sure to impress. This matcha dessert is perfect for special occasions, offering a professional-looking dessert that’s relatively simple to achieve at home.
Why You’ll Love This
I mean, who doesn’t love a roll cake? What I particularly like about roll cakes is, if they crack while you’re rolling them up, you can still try to strategically place the cake so that the crack doesn’t show. I’ve also been known to coat a roll cake in ganache (which you could totally try with this cake!) to hide the cracks in it. Even if your roll cake doesn’t come out looking the way you want it to, the flavor is fantastic!! As you’ll see as you keep going through this list, I am a huge fan of matcha and lavender flavors combined.
6. Dairy-Free Matcha Scones with Lavender Glaze
For another unique flavor option, these dairy-free matcha scones with a lavender glaze are a beautiful addition to any breakfast or brunch. Made without dairy, they’re a wonderful choice for those with dietary restrictions but still deliver on texture and flavor. Scones are a simple dough to work with and bake quickly, making them a no-fuss, easy matcha baked good. The floral lavender glaze adds a sophisticated touch and makes these scones look like they came from a gourmet bakery, ensuring they’ll please any guest at the table.
Why You’ll Love Them
Matcha scones with lavender glaze sounds fancy, but they’re actually super easy to make! Scone dough is very easy to form, and the glaze is also super simple! The most complicated part of this whole process will probably be buying culinary-grade lavender off Amazon and anxiously waiting for it to get delivered so you can bake with it. If you’re looking for something easy that looks gourmet, definitely give these scones a try!
7. Mini Matcha Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting
For a more floral take on matcha cupcakes, these mini matcha cupcakes with lavender frosting are just right. The lavender pairs beautifully with matcha, creating a unique flavor profile that’s as aromatic as it is tasty. These cupcakes are simple to make with a basic batter and bake quickly due to their small size. These are great for gatherings, offering a blend of exotic flavors in an accessible, bite-sized dessert. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy delicate, floral notes in their desserts and want an easy way to wow guests.
Why You’ll Love Them
These adorable little cupcakes are such a fun thing to put out on a dessert table for an event! Plus, they sound so intricate, when really they’re quite easy to make. These mini matcha cupcakes come together in no time. I would say with baking time, you need no more than 30 minutes to make mini matcha cupcakes. Then, you just let your mini cupcakes cool and make your lavender frosting. Don’t worry, the lavender frosting is also quite easy to make! I experimented a lot until I found the right ratio of flavors, so just check out the recipe for how to easily make lavender-infused buttercream frosting.
8. Vegan Matcha Brownies
Vegan matcha brownies are an excellent choice if you’re looking for a plant-based dessert option. These fudgy brownies have the rich texture of classic brownies, but with the added flavor of matcha. What makes them so easy is that they’re make quickly with simple ingredients, so there’s minimal prep time. They’re ideal for satisfying both your chocolate and matcha cravings in one go, making them a standout dessert for vegans and non-vegans alike!
Why You’ll Love Them
The texture of these brownies is super fudgy and moist! Plus, because there aren’t eggs in this recipe, you don’t have to worry about them being under-baked. If that’s your thing, definitely make yourself a batch of these this weekend! I made them with vegan chocolate chips because I wanted to make a purely vegan recipe. However, if you’re not vegan, you can definitely use whatever chocolate chips you like.
These eight easy matcha desserts make it simple to add a little green tea magic to your baking. Whether you’re new to matcha or a longtime fan, these matcha baked goods offer something for every occasion, from quick snacks to show-stopping desserts. Try one—or all—of these recipes to explore the versatility of matcha in the most delicious way possible. Happy baking!
