Asian 5 Layer Matcha Delight

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the matcha sponge cake into two even layers, each about 1 cm thick.

2. 2

   Place the first layer of matcha sponge cake at the bottom of your serving dish or mold.

3. 3

   Evenly spread half of the red bean paste (50g) over the sponge cake layer.

4. 4

   Gently spread half of the coconut cream (25g) over the red bean paste, smoothing it with a spatula.

5. 5

   Sprinkle half of the mochi pieces (25g) evenly over the coconut cream layer.

6. 6

   Add a layer of fresh mango slices (25g) on top of the mochi pieces.

7. 7

   Place the second layer of matcha sponge cake on top of the mango layer, pressing gently to set.

8. 8

   Repeat the layering: spread the remaining red bean paste, then coconut cream, then mochi pieces, and finally the remaining fresh mango.

9. 9

   Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with a dusting of matcha powder or extra mango pieces.