Recipe：Matcha Strawberry Mochi Roll

 

Matcha Strawberry Mochi Roll

This matcha strawberry mochi roll cake brings together Japanese and Western elements in a beautifully balanced harmony.

At its center sits a fresh, juicy strawberry, wrapped in a soft, stretchy layer of mochi and surrounded by a light, smooth cream. The outer matcha crepe is folded in gentle, irregular layers, creating a naturally formed swirl in the cross‑section that feels both artistic and organic. This unintentional beauty is one of the cake’s most captivating features.

Each bite offers a blend of textures—the chewiness of the mochi, the airy sweetness of the cream, and the bright acidity of the strawberry—while the subtle bitterness of matcha ties everything together. The sweetness is intentionally delicate, allowing the ingredients’ natural flavors to shine. This makes the cake an ideal companion to green tea; the clean, refreshing notes of sencha or the roasted aroma of hojicha enhance the cake’s sweetness and leave a pleasant finish. It is a refined dessert that elevates any tea moment with its elegance and depth.

At Maruei, we offer a wide selection of Japanese teas, including matcha, sencha, gyokuro, kabusecha, karigane, and hojicha.
Each tea is carefully chosen for its unique aroma, flavor, and character, allowing you to enjoy the richness of Japanese tea culture in every cup.

 

1： Ingredients (for a 15 cm Matcha Strawberry Mochi Roll Cake)


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Ingredient Amount
Matcha crêpe batter For 2–3 crêpes
・Cake flour 30 g
・Matcha powder 5 g
・Sugar 10 g
・Egg 1
・Milk 120 ml
・Melted butter 10 g
Heavy cream (for whipping) 120 ml
Sugar (for whipping) 12 g
Strawberry 1–2 (depending on size)
Mochi (gyuhi) 40–50 g (enough for a thicker wrap)
Potato starch (for dusting mochi) As needed

 

2：Comparison Table
Step Irregular Wrapping Method Final Neat Wrapping Method
Strawberry placement Centered but slightly tilted or offset Precisely centered
Mochi wrapping Layered randomly with varied thickness and direction Even thickness, wrapped smoothly around strawberry
Cream application Uneven spread with thicker and thinner areas Evenly spread across the surface (approx. 5 mm thick)
Matcha crepe wrapping Overlapping edges, slightly wavy or offset Aligned edges, tightly and evenly rolled
Visual effect Swirled cross-section with organic beauty Clean, symmetrical layers with refined finish
Overall impression Natural, rustic, artistic Elegant, polished, gift-ready