so i've been baking on and off for quite some time now. sometimes i'd bake just because i want to, sometimes i'd bake 'coz, apparently, there are those who trust me with these little creations for special moments in their lives.
lately, i've been baking at least once a week to try out some recipes, and maybe because i'm just plain happy and inspired. i've also updated my "portfolio" in my facebook account with photos of items i've baked in the past, mostly cupcakes.
i've tried out some recipes that i haven't baked yet.. luckily, all of them turned out not just edible but also a success. as to what these are, i've been joining the band wagon of trying popular flavors like salted caramel, coffee, to name a few. of course, it wouldn't be complete without MATCHA (japanese green tea).
i've been wanting to bake green tea cupcakes for as long as i can remember. but just like any other green tea afficionado would know, it's hard to find one you can use for baking. i tried searching sellers via google but to no success. but in one of my visits to chocolate lover , i found that they have them in large packs that costs around Php950-1,000. until one of my friends recently went to japan and i literally begged him to find me one while he was there. and so he did. (to those who'll ask me how much it was, all my friend had to say was that it was expensive. other than that, i wouldn't know)
i was so giddy to try it out as i've been waiting to grab a pack of green tea for at least 3 years. i googled for a quick and easy recipe and here's how they turned out:
they are one of, if not, the best recipes i have baked. they were really yummy. i am now paying it forward and sharing to those who are green tea lovers like me:
Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes
from www.matchasource.com
Ingredients
- 24 cupcake papers or 1/2 sheet pan / 350 degree oven
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons matcha tea
Directions
Beat butter on high until soft, about 30 seconds. Add sugar. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs/egg yolks one at a time, beat for 30 seconds between each. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add to batter and mix to combine. Mix matcha in with the milk. Add to the batter and mix until combine. Scoop batter into prepared into cupcake papers. Bake for 22-25 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temp
- 8oz cream cheese 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2-3 tablespoons matcha powder (depends on how much green tea taste you like)
Directions
In a electric mixer combine your butter and cream cheese and beat on high until smooth about 3 minutes.Add in your powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until full incorporated, adding in your milk to help thin it out.Mix in your matcha powder and whip on high until mixed throughly and fluffy about another 3-4 minutes.
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