Matcha Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting
Imagine soft, green-hued cupcakes with a light, earthy matcha flavor, topped with a swirl of creamy white chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. If you use Everyday Matcha from Bree Matcha to make Matcha Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting you get a perfect balance of sweetness along with gentle earthy twist. One bite, and youโll be hooked!
Ingredients (Makes 8โ10 cupcakes)
๐For the Cupcakes
๐ 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
๐ 2 tbsp Everyday Matcha (sifted)
๐ ยพ cup sugar
๐ 1 tsp baking powder
๐ ยฝ cup milk (or almond milk)
๐ โ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
๐ ยผ cup unsweetened applesauce (egg substitute)
๐ 1 tsp vanilla extract
๐ Pinch of salt
๐For the White Chocolate Frosting
๐ 100 g white chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)
๐ ยฝ cup unsalted butter (softened)
๐ 1ยฝ cups powdered sugar
๐ 1โ2 tbsp milk
๐ ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
๐Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
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Prepare the Batter:
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, Everyday Matcha, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
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In another bowl, mix milk, butter, applesauce, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth (donโt overmix).
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Bake:
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Divide the batter evenly into liners and bake for 18โ20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
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Make the Frosting:
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Beat softened butter until creamy.
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Add melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
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Whip until light and fluffy.
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Frost and Serve:
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Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
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Dust with a touch of matcha for a beautiful finish.
โจ Pro Tips
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Everyday Matcha holds up perfectly in baking and gives a vibrant green color.
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Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.
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Add a sprinkle of matcha or white chocolate curls for a bakery-style look.
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For a vegan version, swap butter with vegan butter and milk with plant-based milk.
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