Quick Matcha Almond Bread Loaf Recipe with Easy White Chocolate Drizzle
A quick and easy matcha almond bread loaf with a subtle earthiness and nutty undertones, topped with a creamy white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for brunch, snack time, or a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder (ceremonial grade recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup (90g) white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, matcha powder (sift if needed), baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each. Stir in milk and almond extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top if using.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick (should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs). Tent with foil after 30 minutes if top browns too quickly.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding drizzle.
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream in 20-second intervals in microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled loaf and let set at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Sift matcha powder to avoid clumps and bitterness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep loaf tender. Cool loaf completely before drizzling white chocolate to prevent melting. For vegan adaptation, use flax eggs, coconut oil, plant-based milk, and vegan white chocolate chips. Gluten-free option available by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of l
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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