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Hojicha Castella

May 14, 2024 by Christina Leave a Comment

Three slices of hojicha castella cake with a delicate brown crumb are stacked on a white plate with a fork, with more slices in the background.

I’ve been playing around with castella cake recipes for a while now, and this jiggly Hojicha Castella cake is my current favourite. Castella is a classic Japanese sponge cake, known for its super light, bouncy, and moist texture. The hojicha powder adds a lovely roasted green tea flavour that’s warm and a bit nutty, making […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Cake, Desserts Tagged With: cake, castella, hojicha, japanese, tea

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Christina, recipe creator at The Flour Nook

I’m Christina, the recipe creator behind theflournook. Here, you’ll find easy, "not too sweet”, dessert recipes! My goal is to make cooking these delicious recipes fun, with simple, easy to follow steps. Join me in my blogging adventure. :)