Marbled Green Tea Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Line 2 mini loaf pans or 1 standard loaf pan with parchment paper and/or coating it with non-stick spray.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine eggs and sugar and mix until well incorporated; add the flour mixture and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and yogurt and mix well; gradually add the melted butter and continue to blend until the cake batter is smooth.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, mix the powdered green tea and about a teaspoon of lukewarm water into a paste; if desired, add a tablespoon of cream and continue mixing this into a paste.
7. 7
   Add about 1/4 to 1/3 of the cake batter to the green tea mixture; blend until it is a solid green color.
8. 8
   Add the green tea batter to the plain batter with a rubber spatula; make 1 or 2 large swirls with the rubber spatula, being careful not to over-do it.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan (s), and bake for about 40 minutes; cake will be done when it is slightly springy in the middle.
10. 10
    Note: The cake is best if you let it rest 1-2 days in the fridge; wrap tightly with saran wrap and aluminum foil and let the flavors develop.