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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:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Beat until just combined.
- Stir in the matcha green tea powder until fully incorporated.
- 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.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- 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.