If you love sprinkles, this one is for you! This colorful “dot cake” has been all over social media lately. We’ve been loving this trend and had to give it a try- just with a matcha makeover- and instead of turning it into a dessert, we transformed it into the ultimate latte topping.
The result is a creamy vanilla pudding-like cloud that sits on top of an iced matcha latte, finished with fun rainbow sprinkles. Every sip truly feels like a celebration. It's rich and nostalgic, but still surprisingly easy to make at home.
Recipe
Viral Dot Cake Matcha Latte
Prep
15 min
Cook / chill
60 min
Ready in
75 min
Makes
1 drink
You'll need
Mixing bowls, whisk or mixer, container, glass
Ingredients
Method
01
Make the pudding. In a bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, cold water, and vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
02
Fold in the cream. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the chilled pudding mixture. Fold in the biscuit pieces and transfer the mixture to a container. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best texture.
03
Whisk the matcha. Sift the matcha into a bowl to remove any clumps. Add the hot water and whisk until smooth and frothy.
04
Build the latte. Stir in the milk, then pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
05
Add the topping. Spoon a generous layer of the vanilla pudding over the matcha latte and spread it evenly.
06
Finish with sprinkles. Place the cup over a bowl to catch any extra sprinkles, then evenly cover the pudding layer with rainbow sprinkles to create the signature "dot cake" effect. Grab a straw or spoon and enjoy!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Matcha on its own tastes earthy and umami, and it works really well when balanced with sweet flavors like the vanilla pudding. This latte gives you a drink that's creamy without being overpowering. Plus, the biscuit pieces add a nice texture, and the rainbow sprinkles make it celebration-worthy.
Use a high-quality matcha powder like our Tenchi Organic Matcha for the best color and smooth flavor.
Tips & Tricks
Sift your matcha
It only takes a few extra seconds, but helps to eliminate clumps and gives you a smoother, creamier latte.
Chill the pudding overnight
While you can use the pudding right away if you’re in a hurry, chilling it overnight allows the flavors to develop and gives the topping a thicker texture that sits better on top of the drink.
Customize your milk
Whole milk will give you the creamiest latte, but oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite dairy-free alternative all work well.
Make it ahead of time
Prepare the pudding a day ahead and keep it refrigerated. When you're ready to serve, simply whisk your matcha, assemble the drinks, and add the sprinkles.
Bottom Line
We’re giving the viral dot cake trend some matcha love with this playful iced latte that's equal parts dessert and afternoon pick-me-up. It combines high-quality matcha powder with fluffy vanilla pudding, crunchy biscuit pieces, and colorful sprinkles. If you're looking for a fun way to enjoy your next matcha latte, give this recipe a try.
