A creamy vanilla matcha inspired by birthday cake, sweet mornings, and making an ordinary day feel a little more special.
There is something about a birthday cake latte that makes even the most ordinary morning feel like a celebration. This birthday cake matcha combines creamy vanilla, earthy matcha, and a fluffy whipped cold foam that tastes just like the frosting on a freshly baked cake.
It is sweet without being too sweet, perfectly creamy, and topped with a little sprinkle of something fun. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or simply want to make your morning feel a little more special, this is the kind of drink worth slowing down for.
What You'll Need
For the matcha:
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 to 2 tsp vanilla syrup
- ½ cup milk
- Ice
For the whipped cold foam:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
For topping:
- Rainbow sprinkles
How to Make It
1. Make the matcha.
Add the matcha powder and hot water to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and lightly frothy. Stir in the vanilla syrup.
2. Make the cold foam.
Add the heavy cream, milk, vanilla syrup, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a small glass or frothing cup. Whip until thick and fluffy, but still soft enough to spoon over your drink.
3. Build your matcha.
Fill a glass with ice and pour in your milk. Slowly pour the vanilla matcha over the top.
4. Add the cold foam.
Spoon the whipped cold foam generously over your matcha and finish with a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles.
A Little Extra Sweetness
For an even more birthday cake inspired flavor, try adding a tiny splash of almond extract to the cold foam. It gives the drink that nostalgic bakery flavor without overpowering the matcha.
You can also swap the vanilla syrup for a birthday cake or cake batter syrup if you want something a little sweeter and more dessert like.