One of the two cakes we nabbed with Burpple Beyond’s 1-for-1! Matcha note was prominent in the smooth matcha cream, which I really liked, as it contributed to a bittersweet depth and nice variation in mouthfeel. Smattering of adzuki beans was a nice touch too — slight bite, which worked well to juxtapose the smooth cream and airy sponge layers.

However, we found that the sponge layers were a tad dry (possibly due to being left out for a long time as we visited right before closing), and the white fondant was rather flat in taste, which rendered it redundant. White chocolate or chocolate ganache instead, perhaps?