Kann ich den Matcha Zupfkuchen auch glutenfrei backen?

Ja, verwende einfach ein glutenfreies Mehl wie Reismehl und achte darauf, dass auch das Backpulver glutenfrei ist.

Schmeckt man den Matcha stark heraus?

Der Geschmack ist mild und fein – Ceremonial Matcha harmoniert ideal mit der Süße des Kuchens, auch für Matcha-Neulinge geeignet.

Welchen Matcha sollte ich für den Kuchen verwenden?

Am besten Ceremonial Grade Matcha – er ist fein gemahlen, mild und nicht bitter. Auch Traditional Matcha eignet sich als Alternative.

Verändert Matcha beim Backen seine Wirkung?

Einige hitzeempfindliche Stoffe gehen verloren, aber Antioxidantien bleiben erhalten und der Geschmack stabil – ideal für süße Rezepte.

Kann ich auch normalen Grüntee oder Koch-Matcha verwenden?

Technisch ja, aber geschmacklich nicht empfehlenswert. Koch-Matcha ist bitter und grob – verwende Ceremonial oder Traditional Matcha für beste Ergebnisse.

Matcha plucked cake

Vegan classics reimagined 💚

When cheesecake meets matcha – and it's all vegan!

You're probably familiar with the classic crumb cake – a bit like a chocolate cheesecake with a streusel topping. But what happens when you rethink the recipe, give it a plant-based twist, and use our high-quality [ingredient] instead of cocoa? Ceremonial Matcha used?

Quite simply: a cake is created which A visual statement is, Taste surprise and yet feels totally familiar. Creamy, slightly sweet, with a hint of umami – and above all: without animal products.

The idea for this recipe came from an Instagram reel from@rusticarla, which is known for its simple but special recipes. We have taken the whole thing, adapted it and combined it with ourCeremonial-quality matchaThey took it up a notch. The result? A crunchy cake that's celebrated in the fridge until only crumbs remain.

Whether for your next coffee party, as a meal-prep dessert, or simply because you're craving cake, this Matcha Pull-Apart Cake is always perfect. And the best part: You don't need any professional baking skills.

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✨ Ingredients for a 25 cm springform pan

🍰 For base & crumble:

230 g flour (wheat or spelt)
10 gCeremonial Matcha–Click here for Matcha
1 packet of baking powder
1 pinch of salt
140 g unrefined sugar (e.g. coconut blossom sugar)
165 g vegan butter

🧁 For the creamy filling:

800 g vegan skyr or solid soy yogurt
120 g vegan butter (melted)
2 sachets of vanilla pudding powder
50 g agave syrup (or maple syrup)

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🧑‍🍳 Here's how – step by step

1. Preparation is everything

Oven on180 °C top/bottom heatPreheat. Grease a springform pan or line it with baking paper.

2. Mix dough / matcha sprinkles

In a bowl, combine flour, matcha, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter and knead into a crumbly dough. Pour two-thirds of the dough into the pan and press firmly into the base. ✔️

3. Mix the filling together

Melt the vegan butter. Blend with skyr, vanilla pudding powder, and agave syrup until smooth. Spread the mixture over the base.

4. On top: sprinkles

Spread the remaining matcha dough loosely over the filling – the typical Zupfkuchen pattern almost forms by itself.

5. Into the oven

ForBake for 60 minutesIf the top of the cake gets too dark, simply cover it with some aluminum foil.

6. Now comes the hardest part: waiting.

Let the cake cool completely andat least 4 hours in the refrigerator(preferably overnight!). Only then cut into it – we promise, the wait is worth it.

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💡 Tips & Tricks

Instead of vegan skyr, you can also use firm soy curd or cashew cream.
For more crunch: Add some chopped pistachios to the crumble before baking.
Freezes easily – simply pack in pieces and airtight.

Can I bake the Matcha Pull-Apart Cake gluten-free?

Yes, it works perfectly! Just use a gluten-free flour of your choice (e.g., a mix of rice flour and cornstarch) and make sure the baking powder is also gluten-free.

Can you taste the matcha strongly?

Yes and no, the taste is pleasantly mild and fine. OurCeremonial MatchaIt has a gentle, slightly nutty flavor that harmonizes perfectly with the sweetness of the cake—even matcha newbies love it!

Which matcha should I use for the cake?

For best results we recommendCeremonial Grade Matcha– like ourOrganic Ceremonial MatchaIt is especially finely ground, mild in flavor, and not bitter—perfect for baking and desserts.

Can I also use regular green tea or cooking matcha?

Technically yes – taste-wise no. Cheap cooking matcha is often bitter, coarsely ground, and loses quality during baking. For delicate cakes like this, high-quality ceremonial matcha is the best choice. Alternatively, you can also try ourTraditional Matchause.