Learn how to make delicious green tea matcha cupcakes with vanilla frosting!
Youll love the natural flavor of these baked goods combined with sweet icing.
Remember the days ofcupcake vending machines?
I remember being in the mall in Atlanta several years ago and seeing one.
I was shocked at first, then I realized that yes, this is really a cupcake machine!
It was like Id died and gone to heaven.
And I was always willing to try something new and interesting!
It was around this time that I first tried matcha cupcakes!
If youve never had matcha before, its high quality green tea ground in powder form.
Instead of steeping it like regular tea, youll typically use a whisk to mix it into hot water.
The result is a hot, frothy tea beverage.
Matcha in Baking
Matcha is used in a lot of recipes these days, not just drinks.
Theres a lot of baking done with it!
Plus who doesnt love the green color?
Its just kind of fun.
What does matcha taste like?
It tastes grassy and kind of bitter, as well as sweet and nutty.
The flavor profile is definitely complex, but also tasty.
Matcha is very unique!
But I DO like it in baked goods!
So my point is, no matter what youthinkyou like, give this cupcake recipe a try.
I promise its worth it (just for the icing at least).
How does matcha affect baking?
Its definitely a very robust flavor so dont go overboard!
Youll want to use a culinary grade matcha versus ceremonial grade.
The reason is because the culinary allows the matcha flavor to come through even when mixed with baking ingredients.
Its also cheaper than ceremonial.
How do you make matcha taste better in a cake?
Its a nice addition for those cakes or cupcakes to balance the green tea flavor.
Choose whatever tip you like these were piped withWilton tip #1M.
If youre ready to check out the recipe, check it out below!
Then I hope youll check out these other cupcake recipes!
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