Baking the Genmaicha Coconut Milk Cake is a simple process that can be accomplished in a few easy steps. Follow these instructions to create your masterpiece:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, genmaicha tea leaves, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 3-5 minutes.

4. Add Eggs and Coconut Milk: Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Then, stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean when the cake is done.

8. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Optional Garnish: If desired, sprinkle desiccated coconut on top of the cooled cake for an added tropical touch.