St. Patrick's Day Green Matcha Cupcakes
Tender, celebratory, and effortless, these St. Patrick's Day Green Matcha Cupcakes are the ideal bake when you need holiday cheer without the stress. Whether you choose natural matcha or vibrant food coloring, the result is a fluffy green base topped with luscious vanilla frosting. Gather your supplies and get ready for a fun baking session!
Ingredients
- For the cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 190 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter 115 g softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150 g
- 2 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk 120 ml
- ¼ cup milk 60 ml
- Green food coloring gel recommended
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder Optional
- For the frosting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter 170 g softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar 240 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- Pinch salt
- Optional: chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently mix in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk/milk mixture, alternating between them. Stop mixing once the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the green food coloring and matcha powder (if using) until the cupcakes have an even green color.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, salt, and cream until light and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or any festive toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!