Matcha Buttercream Cupcake
Instead of one big cake, this recipe can also be made into about 20 cupcakes! This MATCHA BUTTERCREAM CUPCAKE is super rich and fluffier that you'll enjoy in every bite!
Follow this recipe to make a delicious one.
INGREDIENTS
*Cake
1 3/4 of cups sugar
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 tbsp of Zen Tea Leaf® Matcha Green Tea Powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup of buttermilk
1 tbsp of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of canola oil
3/4 cup of boiling water
Buttercream
2 cups of unsalted butter
4 2/3 cups of powdered sugar
2 1/2 tsp of Zen Tea Leaf® Matcha Green Tea Powder
1 tsp of vanilla extract
a pinch of kosher salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease two 8-inch baking pans and line them with parchment paper, or line muffin pans with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk tother the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Whisk in the boiling water.
2. Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes for cupcakes and about 30 minutes for cakes.
3. Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
4. To make the frosting, beat together all ingredients until smooth.
5. Frost the cakes as desired.
6. SERVE & ENJOY!!!
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