Lemon Matcha Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Citrus syrup.
02 - Greek yogurt.
03 - Eggs.
04 - Matcha powder.
05 - Lemon zest.
06 - Lemon juice.
07 - Salt.
08 - Baking powder.
09 - Matcha cream cheese.
10 - Unsalted butter.
11 - All-purpose flour.
12 - Superfine sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on and set it to 340°F (170°C).
02 - Grab a bowl and mix salt, flour, matcha, and baking powder.
03 - Use a separate bowl to beat your butter and sugar till it looks soft and airy.
04 - Add eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and zest. Stir till everything's mixed.
05 - Add your dry ingredients to the wet mix bit by bit, stirring just enough to combine.
06 - Pour the mix into a loaf pan you’ve prepped. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
07 - Once baked, pour citrus syrup over the warm cake so it soaks up nicely.
08 - Wait for the cake to cool, then spread matcha cream cheese on top.

# Notes:

01 - Sift the matcha to get rid of any lumps.
02 - Warming up the cake makes syrup soaking easier.
03 - Greek yogurt keeps it nice and moist.
04 - Using superfine sugar improves the texture.
05 - 340°F baking helps the cake to rise evenly.

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