🍵🥞 Matcha Pancake Sandwich
Soft, fluffy matcha pancakes sandwiched around a cloud-like matcha cream filling make this an irresistibly elegant treat. Earthy green tea flavor balances beautifully with the sweet, creamy center, creating a dessert that’s light, fragrant, and just the right amount of indulgent.
These pancake sandwiches are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, brunch, dessert, or whenever you’re craving something a little different.
⏱️ Recipe Information
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Yield: 6 pancake sandwiches
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Stovetop
🛒 Ingredients
🥞 For the Matcha Pancakes
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter, for cooking
🍵 For the Matcha Cream Filling
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone or cream cheese, softened, for a richer and more stable filling
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Extra matcha powder, for garnish
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries, for serving
- White chocolate shavings
👩🍳 Instructions
🍵 Make the Matcha Cream
1. Sift the Matcha
Place the matcha powder and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Sift them together to remove any lumps.
This is especially important with matcha because it can clump easily.
2. Whip the Cream
Pour the cold heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl.
Add the sifted matcha and powdered sugar mixture.
Add the vanilla extract.
Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the cream reaches medium-stiff peaks.
The cream should be fluffy and thick enough to hold its shape.
If using mascarpone, beat it separately until smooth, then gently fold it into the whipped cream.
3. Chill
Cover the matcha cream and refrigerate while preparing the pancakes.
Keeping the filling cold helps it remain thick and stable when assembling the sandwiches.
🥞 Make the Pancakes
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Matcha powder
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
Mix until evenly combined.
5. Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Egg
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth.
6. Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Gently whisk until just combined.
A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
Do not overmix, as overmixing can make the pancakes dense instead of soft and fluffy.
Allow the batter to rest for approximately 5 minutes.
🍳 Cook the Matcha Pancakes
7. Heat the Pan
Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Lightly grease the surface with butter.
Wipe away any excess butter with a paper towel.
A lightly greased pan gives the pancakes an even green surface.
8. Cook the Pancakes
For evenly sized sandwiches, use approximately 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
Pour the batter into the pan and gently spread it into a small round approximately 3½–4 inches wide.
Cook for approximately 1½–2 minutes, or until:
- Small bubbles appear on the surface
- The edges begin to look set
- The bottom is lightly golden
Carefully flip.
Cook the second side for approximately 30–60 seconds.
Transfer to a wire rack or plate.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
You should have approximately 12 small pancakes.
9. Cool Completely
Allow the pancakes to cool completely before assembling.
Warm pancakes can melt the matcha cream and make the sandwiches difficult to assemble.
🥞🍵 Assemble the Pancake Sandwiches
10. Match the Pancakes
Pair the pancakes according to size so each sandwich has a similarly sized top and bottom.
Place one pancake on a serving plate.
11. Add the Matcha Cream
Transfer the chilled matcha cream to a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip.
Pipe a generous layer of cream onto the center of the pancake.
Leave a small border around the edge.
Alternatively, spread the cream gently with a small spatula.
12. Add the Top Pancake
Place a second pancake gently over the cream.
Press very lightly so the filling reaches near the edges without spilling out.
Repeat with the remaining pancakes and filling.
✨ Finish and Serve
13. Garnish
Dust the finished pancake sandwiches lightly with matcha powder or powdered sugar.
For an elegant presentation, add:
- Fresh strawberries
- Raspberries
- White chocolate shavings
- A tiny dusting of matcha
Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving.
⭐ Chef’s Tips
Sift the matcha: This prevents bitter little clumps from appearing in the batter and cream.
Use culinary-grade matcha: A good-quality matcha gives the pancakes a smoother flavor and vibrant color.
Cook over medium-low heat: High heat can brown the pancakes too quickly and dull their beautiful green color.
Don’t overmix the batter: Gentle mixing keeps the pancakes soft.
Keep the cream cold: Cold cream whips better and holds its shape longer.
Cool the pancakes completely: This prevents the filling from melting.
Make them evenly sized: Similar-sized pancakes create neat, bakery-style sandwiches.
🍓 Delicious Variations
🍓 Strawberry Matcha Pancake Sandwich
Add thinly sliced fresh strawberries between the matcha cream and top pancake.
🍫 Chocolate Matcha
Add a thin drizzle of melted white or dark chocolate to the filling.
🫘 Matcha Red Bean
Add a thin layer of sweetened red bean paste underneath the matcha cream.
🍌 Matcha Banana
Add thin banana slices to the center for a naturally sweet filling.
🍓 Berry Matcha
Add fresh raspberries or blueberries to the cream layer.
🤍 White Chocolate Matcha
Fold finely chopped white chocolate into the matcha cream.
🧊 Storage
Store assembled pancake sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Enjoy within 1–2 days for the best texture.
For the freshest pancakes, keep the pancakes and filling separate and assemble shortly before serving.
❄️ Make-Ahead
The pancakes can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Allow them to cool completely, then stack them with parchment paper between each pancake.
Cover and refrigerate.
The matcha cream can also be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated until needed.
🍵🥞💚 Final Result
These Matcha Pancake Sandwiches combine soft, fluffy pancakes with a creamy matcha filling that’s lightly sweet, smooth, and wonderfully fragrant.
The earthy green tea flavor, delicate sweetness, and cloud-like cream make every bite feel like a little café-style treat.
Soft pancakes + silky matcha cream + beautiful green tea flavor = the perfect matcha dessert! 🍵🥞✨