Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. A delightful blend of matcha green tea powder and creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy the subtle flavor of the matcha tea in each bite of these moist and fluffy cupcakes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Beat until just combined.
  5. Stir in the matcha green tea powder until fully incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 18 minutes.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat together the heavy cream or whipping cream, cream cheese, and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes.