Matcha-misu: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Dessert

We're firm believers that cake can make just about anything better.

A birthday? Cake.

A catch-up with friends? Cake.

A Tuesday afternoon that needs a little brightening? Definitely cake.

So, when our new Matcha Cake landed, we couldn't stop thinking about all the different ways to enjoy it. Alongside a cup of tea? Delicious. With an iced matcha latte? Even better. But then we thought... what if we gave one of our favourite desserts a Sponge makeover?

Introducing Matcha-misu.

Our take on the classic Italian tiramisu swaps coffee-soaked sponge fingers for fluffy slices of our Matcha Cake, layered with a rich mascarpone filling and finished with a dusting of vibrant matcha. It's creamy, fresh and just the thing for anyone who loves trying something a little different.

Whether you're already a matcha enthusiast or you're simply curious to see what all the fuss is about, this recipe is the perfect excuse to give it a go.

Matcha-misu Recipe

Serves 2

You'll need:

1 slice of Sponge Matcha Cake

4g matcha powder

40ml warm water

250g mascarpone

3 tbsp cream cheese

3 tbsp icing sugar

4 tsp lemon curd

Method

1. Make the creamy filling

Mix together the mascarpone, cream cheese, icing sugar and lemon curd until smooth, light and creamy.

2. Prepare the matcha

Whisk together the warm water and matcha powder until smooth and free from lumps.

3. Soak the cake

Cut your slice of Matcha Cake into eight pieces and briefly dip each piece into the matcha mixture. You want the sponge to soak up the flavour without becoming too soft.

4. Layer it up

Place two pieces of cake into the bottom of each ramekin. Spoon over a generous layer of the mascarpone mixture before repeating with another layer of cake and another layer of cream.

5. The finishing touch

Dust with a little extra matcha powder if you'd like an extra burst of flavour and that classic tiramisu finish.

Then simply grab a spoon and enjoy.

Why Matcha Works So Well

Matcha has become a firm favourite in cafés, and it's easy to see why. Its smooth, earthy flavour pairs beautifully with sweet bakes, adding just enough richness without being overpowering.

That's exactly why we created our Matcha Cake.

Light vanilla sponge is layered with smooth matcha buttercream to create a cake that's delicately sweet, wonderfully fluffy and perfectly balanced. It's delicious on its own, but it's also a fantastic ingredient for desserts like this one.

The soft sponge soaks up the whisked matcha while keeping its light texture, and the creamy mascarpone mixture adds a luxurious finish that's impossible to resist.

Perfect for Every Occasion

The best thing about Matcha-misu is how effortlessly impressive it looks.

Serve it after dinner with friends, make it for a weekend lunch, surprise someone who loves matcha, or simply enjoy it as a treat while curled up on the sofa.

Because sometimes, the simplest desserts are the ones people remember most.

You can even prepare it a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge, giving the flavours even more time to come together.

It All Starts with Cake

We love seeing all the creative ways our customers enjoy Sponge cakes, and we couldn't resist creating a recipe of our own.

Our Matcha Cake was made for those who love trying something a little different. If pistachio is your favourite flavour, you never say no to a matcha latte, or you're always tempted by the coffee shop cake counter, there's a good chance this dessert will become your new go-to.

Fresh, creamy, delicately sweet and packed with matcha flavour, it's proof that one slice of cake can become something truly special.

So go on... whisk it, layer it and dig in.

We think it's a match-a made in heaven.