MegaPlants Matcha Magic Cupcakes with Matcha Magic Frosting

MegaPlants Matcha Magic Cupcakes with Matcha Magic Frosting

These cupcakes offer a vibrant green hue and earthy flavor of MegaPlants Matcha Magic, perfectly complemented by a smooth and creamy frosting packed with the same magic!

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons MegaPlants Matcha Magic
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
For the MegaPlants Matcha Magic Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons MegaPlants Matcha Magic
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:

For the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, MegaPlants Matcha Magic, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the MegaPlants Matcha Magic Frosting:

In a large bowl, cream together butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and incorporated.
Sift in MegaPlants Matcha Magic powder and whisk until fully combined.
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until frosting reaches desired consistency. You can adjust the cream by tablespoons to achieve a spreadable or pipeable frosting.
Assemble and decorate:

Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the MegaPlants Matcha Magic frosting on top.
Decorate with additional MegaPlants Matcha Magic powder, sprinkles, or fresh berries (optional).
Tips:

For a deeper matcha flavor, use slightly more MegaPlants Matcha Magic in both the cupcakes and frosting. You can start with the recommended amounts and adjust to your preference.
You can substitute milk for buttermilk in the cupcakes, but the final texture might be slightly different.
To make the frosting extra smooth, sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the butter.
Get creative with decorations! You can use different colored sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or even edible flowers.