matcha + strawberry: the perfect match(a) 🍰

plus, an energising smoothie to kickstart your day + this week's things I'm loving (the kids' (and my) fav little snack treat)

August 22, 2024

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I'm excited to share this week's feature recipe—a dreamy new dessert that brings together the best of both worlds: sweet and earthy, light and rich. It's a strawberry and vanilla matcha cream cake, and it's perfect for any occasion.

This cake is easy to whip up, with a tender crumb thanks to the mix of Greek yoghurt and almond meal. And the jam swirl adds just the right amount of sweetness without overwhelming the cake.

But the real star is that luscious matcha cream cheese frosting. 😍 It’s smooth, slightly tangy, and has just the right amount of matcha to keep things interesting. It’s topped with thinly sliced strawberries for a dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

THIS WEEK IN GATHERED: NEWSLETTER
🍰 Strawberry & Vanilla, Matcha Cream Cake
🌴 Spiced Banana, Date & Espresso Smoothie
🥔 Herbed Potato Salad with Lemony Yoghurt Dressing
🧸 Things I’m Loving - the kids' (and my) fav little snack treat
🥰 From the Community

Strawberry & Vanilla, Matcha Cream Cake

🍰 Strawberry & Vanilla, Matcha Cream Cake

Matcha and strawberry: the perfect match(a). This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it at a small gathering or enjoying it with a cup of tea. It's also on the smaller side, comfortably serving 8.

If you don’t have access to matcha or prefer not to use it, simply replace the matcha powder with vanilla in the frosting, as mentioned in the recipe notes. You’ll still end up with a beautiful vanilla and strawberry cake. But if you do have matcha, I highly recommend using it—the flavour pairing is just so good.

Strawberry & Vanilla, Matcha Cream Cake

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Strawberry & Vanilla, Matcha Cream Cake
What to Make this Week
Spiced Banana, Date & Espresso Smoothie

NEW ✨ Spiced Banana, Date & Espresso Smoothie

Here's an energising smoothie to kickstart your day. It combines the creaminess of frozen bananas with the rich sweetness of medjool dates and the bold kick of fresh espresso.

Beetroot, Lamb & Feta Sausage Rolls

Beetroot, Lamb & Feta Sausage Rolls

These sausage rolls are a sure winner! The salty feta, earthy sweet beetroot, along with the spices and lamb, are simply perfect. They're wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry and paired with a delicious honey garlic yogurt dip.

Sticky Date & Spiced Pear Puddings with Cognac Spiked Caramel Sauce

Sticky Date & Spiced Pear Puddings with Cognac Spiked Caramel Sauce

These puddings are lush, sweet, and decadent, with the perfect amount of spice. And they look super cute too, especially topped with those fresh pear slices that add an extra layer of texture and freshness to the dessert.

Herbed Potato Salad with Lemony Yoghurt Dressing

Herbed Potato Salad with Lemony Yoghurt Dressing

Here's a creamy yet zesty potato salad packed with flavours from an abundance of fresh herbs and zingy red onion. I personally think this version makes the perfect creamy potato salad. You can find this + many others inside my SALADS eBook.

Things I'm Loving
Things I'm Loving
From the Community
From the Community

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Thanks for reading! In the next issue, stay tuned for a delicious new Vanilla & Almond Tea Cake with Roasted Almond Streusel. 😍 Until then, enjoy the recipes, tag me if you make any @gatherandfeast, and I'll chat with you all soooon.

🍋 Ash x

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