Flourless Matcha Cake (2-Egg Air Fryer Recipe with Oreo Crumbs, 25 Minutes)

This flourless matcha cake is one of the recipes from our YouTube channel, and it is about as simple as a cake can get: two eggs, ten grams of matcha, a splash of water and a little zero-calorie sweetener. There is no flour and no butter. The yolks become a thick green matcha batter, the whites are whipped into a meringue, the two are folded together and baked in the air fryer for 25 minutes.

What comes out is a soft, fluffy green sponge with a real tea flavour and a slight bitterness, which is exactly what matcha lovers want. Our video adds crushed Oreos on top for crunch, and the dark crumbs against the bright green make it look far fancier than the effort it takes.

It is a small cake, just two eggs’ worth of batter, so it is a treat for one or two people rather than a party cake. That makes it a good choice when you want something sweet in the evening but don’t want a whole tray of leftovers. Our video uses water to keep the calories down, and it says milk works too.

Every amount, temperature and time below comes from our video, so you can make it exactly as shown. The air fryer in the video is a steam model with a water tank, and we say so in the steps so you know what you are looking at.

What you need

• Eggs, 2, separated.
• Matcha powder, 10 g. Sift it so there are no lumps.
• Water, 30 to 35 ml. Milk works too.
• Zero-calorie sweetener, for the egg whites.
• Crushed Oreos, for the top (optional).
• A small square pan, baking paper, a sieve and an electric mixer.

Our video doesn’t give an amount for the sweetener or the Oreos. The sweetener goes into the whites before whipping, and the Oreos are a handful of crumbs scattered over the top.

Flourless Matcha Cake (Air Fryer)

Two eggs, 10 g matcha and 30-35 ml water: a thick matcha yolk batter folded with sweetened whipped whites, topped with crushed Oreos and air fried at 300°F (150°C) for 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 1 small cake (2 eggs)

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

Matcha batter

• 2 egg yolks
• 10 g matcha powder sifted
• 30-35 ml water or milk

Meringue

• 2 egg whites
• zero-calorie sweetener to taste

Topping

• crushed Oreos optional, a handful

Method

 

1. Separate 2 eggs. Put the yolks in a mixing bowl and the whites in a clean, dry bowl.
2. Sift 10 grams of matcha powder over the yolks.
3. Add 30 to 35 ml of water (milk works too), a little at a time, not all at once. Matcha soaks up liquid, so stir as you go.
4. Mix until you have a thick, smooth, slightly ribbony green batter.
5. Add zero-calorie sweetener to the egg whites and whip them with an electric mixer into a thick, glossy meringue that holds its shape.
6. Gently fold the meringue into the matcha batter with a spatula, until no white streaks are left.
7. Pour the batter into a small square pan lined with baking paper.
8. Scatter crushed Oreos over the top for extra crunch.
9. While you prep, preheat the air fryer. Ours is a steam air fryer with a water tank: fill it, and leave the water in, no need to drain it later.
10. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 25 minutes. Every air fryer is different, so check it and adjust the time if needed.
11. Lift the cake out by the paper and let it cool slightly before cutting.

Video

Notes

All amounts, temperatures and times come from our video. The video gives no amount for the sweetener or the Oreos. The air fryer in the video is a steam model with its water tank filled; air fryers vary, so check the cake near the end. The 15 minutes prep is our estimate.

Tips

• Add the water slowly. Our video says not to add it all at once, because matcha absorbs liquid differently from flour.
• Don’t skip the sweetener. 10 g of matcha is a lot for two eggs. Our video says the sweetener balances it, or the tea flavour can be too strong after baking.
• Fold gently. The meringue is the only thing that makes this cake rise, so keep as much air in it as you can.
• Check before the time is up. Air fryers all vary. Our video says to test and tweak.
• Love a strong tea flavour? Then the slight bitterness is the point. Our video calls it a cake for matcha lovers.

Questions people ask

Can you make matcha cake without flour?

Yes. This one has no flour at all. Whipped egg whites give it its lift, and the yolks with matcha and water make the batter.

Can I use milk instead of water?

Yes, our video says milk works too. Water keeps the calories lower.

What temperature do you bake matcha cake in an air fryer?

In our video it bakes at 300°F (150°C) for 25 minutes. Check it near the end, because every air fryer is a little different.

Do I need a steam air fryer?

Our video uses a steam air fryer with the water tank filled. That is the only way we can show you, so if yours has no water tank, keep a close eye on the cake near the end.

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