How to Bake Matcha Gateau: Delightful Green Cake for Any Occasion

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
9. In a clean mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
10. Once the cake is cooled, frost the top with whipped cream and dust with matcha powder if desired.