# Black Sesame Matcha Desserts My Name is Yeh's Matcha Cake Recipe has Delicious Buttercream Layers By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-cake-recipe References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/matcha-recipes) & [mynameisyeh](http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2015/2/matcha-mini-cakes-with-black-sesame-buttercream/) You might have heard of matcha green tea before, but a matcha cake recipe might seem more obscure. Instead of brewing leaves as a tea, which is known for its high levels of antioxidants and energy-boosting properties, this dessert incorporates matcha powder. The Matcha Cake with Black Sesame Buttercream Frosting is from the blog My Name is Yeh. The tiered confection combines the green tea variety with black sesame in "that dark but whimsical way." This matcha cake recipe can be used to make cakes in a range of sizes using cake rings. The food blogger used Aiya cooking-grade matcha as well as ingredients like buttermilk, toasted black sesame seeds. The cake also appears to be topped with regular sprinkles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Matcha Desserts:** Opportunity for innovative matcha-infused desserts for health-conscious consumers. - **Buttercream Frosting:** Potential for creative and unique flavors of buttercream frosting in cake recipes. - **Whimsical Cakes:** Market demand for visually appealing and whimsical tiered cakes that incorporate unique ingredients like black sesame. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Scope for the development of new matcha-based products and gourmet cake options. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for healthier dessert alternatives with matcha-infused options. - **Baking and Pastry:** Potential for innovative cake recipes and techniques that incorporate non-traditional ingredients like black sesame. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Matcha Affogato Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-affogato-recipe.md) - [Matcha-Infused Sweet Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-green.md) - [Intense Matcha Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-soft-serve.md) - [Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepe-cake1.md) - [Fruitful Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-1.md) - [Pattern-Topped Matcha Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikuriya-matcha-drinks.md) - [Curated Matcha Bundle Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-box.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate-bar.md) - [Frozen Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-thailand.md)