Magic Matcha Frosted Orange Cupcakes #MakeItwithMILK #FWCon
Sweet orange flirts with somewhat stern matcha; creamy frosting compliments a tender crumb cupcake. This is what you can expect from a Magic Matcha Frosted Cupcake.
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Cupcake:
3 eggs
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. orange extract
Frosting:
1 cup cream cheese
2 cups sifted powder sugar
2 tablespoons Japanese green tea matcha powder
Cupcake:
Beat 3 eggs in a kitchen stand mixer for 2 to 3 minutes until light and frothy. Add the cake mix, milk, zest, oils and orange extract. Beat until smooth for another 3 minutes.
Divide into cupcake cases. Bake at 350° for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with Magic Matcha Frosting.
Matcha Magic Frosting:
Fluff up the cream cheese in a kitchen stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Slowly pour in the powdered sugar and matcha powder. Beat until well blended.
Fill a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes with your favorite tip.