Matcha Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream: A Dreamy Delight
A delightful recipe for matcha cupcakes topped with cinnamon buttercream that provides a perfect combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until the batter is well-combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cinnamon buttercream.
Notes
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder by a tablespoon.
- Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smoother batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Matcha, Cupcakes, Cinnamon, Buttercream