Description
Delicious and vibrant matcha cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be made ahead and iced just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- For a richer taste, add a touch of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg