Matcha chiffon should be treated as a variation of the plain base recipe. If the plain cake is stable but matcha fails, focus on powder dispersion, batter thickness, and meringue protection.

Quick diagnosis

Variation role: Use this recipe after plain chiffon is stable.
Watch first: Look for matcha clumps, heavy batter, or meringue deflation.

First fixes to try

Disperse matcha evenly: Break up dry clumps before final folding.
Protect the foam: Fold gently but completely so the cake can rise evenly.

Table of contents

How matcha fits into the recipe cluster
18cm matcha chiffon cake recipe
Voice of making matcha chiffon cake

How matcha fits into the recipe cluster

Matcha changes the batter more than vanilla does. If the plain recipe is stable but matcha shrinks, collapses, or turns dense, the new issue is probably the added powder or the way it was folded into the batter.

Compare final batter flow with the plain recipe.
Remove dry powder clumps before final folding.
Use the collapse or shrinkage guide if the finished shape fails.

Related chiffon cake guides

Quick troubleshooting FAQ

Why does matcha chiffon cake fail more easily?

Matcha powder can make the batter less even, so powder dispersion and meringue stability matter more.

Should I master plain chiffon first?

Yes. A stable plain chiffon makes matcha-specific problems easier to isolate.

Matcha chiffon cake with a Japanese atmosphere.
It’s a popular flavor with the scent of matcha and the beautiful green color (* ^^ *)
But chiffon cake using matcha is very difficult. .. .. Because it doesn’t rise and the taste is blurred. ..
But I want to make matcha chiffon cake! !! !!

For such a person …
Why don’t you make a matcha chiffon cake that rises properly (* ^^ *)

18cm matcha chiffon cake recipe

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Voice of making matcha chiffon cake

1. Pu-chan’s Matcha Chiffon Cake @lovekirenenkoo

I borrowed Riri-chan’s matcha chiffon recipe and made it! ️
When you see the baked figure, that ~? I thought 😢, but when I cut it from a tall type, it doesn’t seem to make me feel so much failure 🤭
I made it with 8g of matcha, but it smells and tastes like matcha, but it was sweet, fluffy and delicious without any bitterness 💕
I’m not good at beans, so no beans pic.twitter.com/eJTFZPujQl

— Poo (@lovekirenenkoo) May 30, 2021

2. Beni-chan’s Matcha Chiffon Cake @beni_chan__

#White chocolate and matcha chiffon

Again with Riri’s recipe ☺️💛

Why is it really so fluffy! ??

Perhaps it’s a coincidence, there is no dense crumb when baking with Riri’s recipe 😳
I put a lot of white chocolate, but I can’t see much .. 🤣

It was delicious ~ It will be gone soon ~ 😭 https://t.co/yGH84ulwqx pic.twitter.com/K4WSGLJuNz

— Beni-chan (@beni_chan__) May 30, 2021

3. Makimama’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ z3kanaeogr)

@ ririri_site’s Matcha Chiffon ☺️💓
When the powder came in, it didn’t rise well and I put baking powder in it … but! I was able to do it well without using it for the first time 👏 Anyway, it’s fluffy. I can’t stand on my own. It’s a little trick ~ Chiffon cake is deep ~ pic.twitter.com/4yd1SIebHv

— Makimama (@ z3kanaeogr) June 3, 2021

4. Pu-chan’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@lovekirenenkoo)

Riri-chan (@ririri_site) Matcha Chiffon Revenge 💪
Last time I did a quiet rising, but if I followed Riri’s advice, I increased the matcha from the last time, but it cracked properly 😆❤️
This time with 10g of matcha. Last time when I used 8g of matcha, I strengthened the sweetness, but this time I feel that the balance has improved

Let’s do our best to mold (*> ω <) pic.twitter.com/BXdo9WpjIP

— Poo (@lovekirenenkoo) June 3, 2021

5. Azuho’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ pain_de_mie1215)

Today’s snack 🎂
riri (@ririri_site) Recipe Matcha Chiffon
Matcha is the first challenge!
But if you follow the recipe
Well done 🙌 Happy 😆
Already, it ’s like that 💕
You can feel the taste of matcha and the taste of adults ~ 🎶
Thank you riri for the delicious recipe #Sweet making #Matcha chiffon cake pic.twitter.com/lr9zmFQPd8

— Azuho (@ pain_de_mie1215) June 4, 2021

6. Shiho’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@zukiki___)

ririri-san I borrowed a recipe for matcha chiffon and baked it with sweetened chestnuts. (‘Ω’) / 💞

This is a chiffon that melts in your mouth! !! !! !! !! The dough is delicious

I baked it before going to work, so I came back with the pleasure of eating (‘ω’) / 💞

Then ririri-san, a new chocolate chiffon has been released and I will definitely make it! !! pic.twitter.com/zzUDRgtOR4

— Shiho (@zukiki___) June 5, 2021

7. Sachi☪︎ *’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ sachi_a1984)

This time as well, I made it with reference to the chiffon recipe of ririri (@ririri_site) 👩🏻‍🍳
Until now (17 cm tall type) it was essential to use 5 eggs (L) and add BP, but it swelled properly even without it 👏🏻😆
There is no sweet natto, but I could feel the taste of matcha and it was the best this time too #Chiffon cake pic.twitter.com/EtiTJ7FZ8a

— Sachi☪︎ * (@ sachi_a1984) June 6, 2021

8. Mori Uno’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@mori_uno)

I made matcha chiffon cake with ririri’s recipe. I am very happy to be able to make it fluffier than ever. The mold removal didn’t go well, but I will continue to practice. pic.twitter.com/1buxtwRGzf

— Mori Uno (@mori_uno) June 18, 2021

9. Shinyon ✩. * ˚’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ shinyo424)

Father’s day cake
Matcha and Amanatto chiffon for my father
Chocolate chiffon for my dad
Baked
After all it is difficult because it is not plain 💦 I managed to cheat with cream and succeeded

An accident where you grab the middle cylinder and lift it when you put it in the oven? Happening? Just careless? How many times 💧

Recipe Hariri-chan 😊💕 pic.twitter.com/CCUcOU7qGa

— Shinyon ✩. * ˚ (@ shinyo424) June 20, 2021

10. Carefree @ Qualified Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ nsquare_1118)

First challenge to matcha chiffon cake with @ ririri_site’s recipe 😋
The finish has a nice matcha flavor and sweetness 👍 It’s cute that the cavities stand out a little 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hxTSmX42jK

— Carefree @ Qualification (@ nsquare_1118) July 23, 2021

11. Ouruka’s Matcha Chiffon Cake (@ MKOL45127)

Matcha chiffon cake 🍵

The first chiffon knife 🗡
Demolding failed brilliantly 🤣
Forget about being left-handed
Doing the opposite of the blade
I noticed it on the way, but I made a big mistake 😭 (laughs) @ ririri_site’s recipe is
The texture is really fine
Schwa fluffy 🤤
It’s the best ♡♡
Nice recipe
Thank you 😍
#Chiffon cake pic.twitter.com/gsVprcTJjp

— Oh Luka (@ MKOL45127) July 25, 2021