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Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes
[Vegan]

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Vegan Matcha (Green Tea) Cupcakes

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Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes [Vegan]

Matcha, is basically green tea, which might sound a bit weird if you’re not familiar with it as an ingredient. I mean, green tea cupcakes don’t sound particularly appetizing and if you have an aversion to green tea as some people do then this whole recipe might not appeal. Regardless,... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes [Vegan]

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 1/4 cups plain white flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy yogurt
  • 1/2 cup rice milk
  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup sunflower or soya spread (or any non-dairy spread)
  • 1 teaspoon rice/soy milk
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
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How to Prepare Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes [Vegan]

To Make the Cupcakes
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 390°F.
  2. Sieve the dry ingredients into a large bowl: flour, sugar, matcha powder, salt, and baking powder. Thoroughly mix
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl and gradually add to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula. Careful not to over mix.
  4. Divide into silicon muffin/cupcake cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check they are ready by inserting a toothpick into the centre – if it comes out clean they are good to go.
  5. Allow to completely cool on a rack before frosting.
To Make the Frosting
  1. Using an electric whisk beat the ‘butter’ and ‘milk’ until fluffy – a minute or two. Add the icing sugar and matcha powder and beat for a further five minutes.
  2. Pipe onto the cupcakes and decorate with any vegan cake topper. If you don’t have a piping bag you can using a spatula to create swirl effect.

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