Photorealistic three-tiered wedding cake with pale green layers, adorned with fresh jasmine flowers and pearl detailing, displayed on a silver pedestal against a soft-focus neutral backdrop.

Jasmine Green Tea Wedding Cake: An Elegant Botanical Celebration Dessert

Quick Overview

Prep Time: 60-90 minutes
Cook Time: 25-40 minutes per layer
Total Time: 2-4 hours
Servings: 12-24
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Dietary Tags: Vegetarian, Contains Allergens

Essential Equipment

Must-Have Tools

Ingredients Breakdown

Cake Base
  • 120g cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 125g granulated sugar
  • 80ml light vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp strong jasmine green tea
  • 60ml buttermilk
Flavor Enhancers
  • Lemon zest
  • Vanilla extract
  • Dried jasmine flowers

Preparation Method

Tea Infusion (Critical First Step!)
  1. Steep high-quality jasmine green tea in hot (not boiling) water
  2. Allow to cool completely
  3. Strain through fine mesh strainer

Close-up of jasmine green tea being strained, with golden-green liquid illuminated by morning light, steam rising gently, and dried jasmine flowers on a marble countertop.

Cake Batter Technique
  1. Whip eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy
  2. Gently fold in dry ingredients
  3. Add cooled tea infusion
  4. Mix until just combined – DO NOT OVERMIX
Baking Specifics
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F)
  • Bake 25-40 minutes
  • Check with toothpick for doneness

Pro Tips

Flavor Maximization
  • Use fresh, high-quality jasmine green tea
  • Infuse oils and liquids for deeper flavor
  • Balance floral notes with slight citrus undertones
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Boiling tea (creates bitterness)
  • Overmixing batter
  • Assembling cake before complete cooling

Variation Options

Dietary Adaptations
  • Vegan: Use aquafaba, plant milk
  • Gluten-free: Alternative flour blend
  • Lower sugar: Adjust sweetener ratios
Frosting Alternatives
  • Cream cheese
  • Matcha buttercream
  • Hibiscus meringue
  • Whipped jasmine cream

Three-tiered jasmine green tea cake on a silver stand, featuring pale green layers, translucent buttercream, fresh jasmine flowers, and pearl details, under soft studio lighting.

Storage & Serving

Cake Preservation
  • Refrigerate up to 3 days
  • Freeze layers (tightly wrapped) for future use
  • Serve slightly chilled for best texture

Final Thoughts

This jasmine green tea wedding cake represents more than a dessert—it’s a botanical experience. Each bite tells a story of delicate flavors, careful craftsmanship, and celebratory elegance.

Recommended Pairings
  • Champagne
  • Light white wines
  • Green tea
  • Citrus sorbet

Culinary Tip: The magic is in the balance. Too much tea creates bitterness; too little loses the essence. Precision is your friend.

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