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Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes

March 12, 2017 By Gillian Thompson 37 Comments

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These Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes have the same light and fluffy texture of a red velvet cupcake.  Little bites of matcha heaven, topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes
 Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes

I wanted to bake a green cupcake in honour of St.Patrick’s day.  Here I’ve combined two of my favourite flavours, Red Velvet and Matcha to create Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes!

The combination of buttermilk and vinegar affect the acidity of the cake, which gives its characteristic fluffy texture.  If you love Red Velvet Cake as much as you do Matcha, then you’re sure to love this Green Velvet Matcha Cupcake recipe. I’ve baked many red velvet cakes before and my most recent red velvet bake was from the Humming Bird Bakery Cookbook  (now, officially, my favourite red velvet recipe!).  I  based my Green Velvet Matcha Cupcake on this same recipe, just adapting it slightly to create these, more unusual, Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes instead.

green velvet match cupcakes

Green velvet match cupcakes on plate

Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes

All that is required is to substitute the cocoa powder with matcha powder and there is no need to add food colouring as the matcha powder will provide a natural colouring. However, if you’re looking for a more vibrant green colour, then I recommend using the Wilton Colour Right colour system.  To create a vibrant green colour use 2 drops of blue to 16 drops of yellow.

Green Velvet Match Cupcakes with tea

Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes

Best served with hot coffee or a hot matcha tea.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. gx

Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes Long

green matcha cupcakes with matcha tea

5 from 5 votes
Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes
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Green Velvet Matcha Cupcakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
If you love Red Velvet Cake as much as you do Matcha, then you’re sure to love this Green Velvet Matcha Cupcake recipe.
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 12
Calories: 307 kcal
Author: Gillian Thompson
Ingredients
For the cake mix:
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 150 g sugar castor
  • 60 g butter at room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120 ml buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 300 g icing sugar sifted
  • 50 g unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 125 g cream cheese cold
  • 1/2 tsp matcha powder plus extra for sprinkling
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 170C (325F)
  2. Put the room temperature butter and sugar into your mixer and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy
  3. Add the egg and beat on a higher speed until all is well combined
  4. In a small dish mix together the matcha powder with vanilla extract and your food colouring until you have a thick paste
  5. Add the green paste mixture to the mixing bowl with the butter and sugar and continue mixing until you have a lovely green cake batter
  6. Scrape down any excess mixture from the sides with a spatula then turn the mixer down to slow and slowly pour in half the buttermilk
  7. Beat until well mixed, then add half the flour
  8. Repeat this process until you've no more flour or buttermilk.
  9. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and turn the mixer to a high speed and mix until you have a very smooth even mixture
  10. Once you have a lovely smooth mixture, turn the mixer to low and add the salt, bicarbonate of soda and the vinegar
  11. Beat until all well combined, turn up the speed and continue beating for a few minutes
  12. Scoop the mixture into cupcake cases until 2/3rd full and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sponge springs back when pressed, or a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
  13. Leave the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.
  14. Once the cupcakes are cooled you can spoon on the cream cheese frosting.
For the Frosting:
  1. Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a free standing mixer, with paddle attachment, on medium speed (you can also use electric whisk or do this by hand but will take longer)
  2. Once the butter and icing sugar mixture is well combined add the cream cheese and the matcha powder in one go and beat until it's all incorporated
  3. Turn the mixer to a medium-high speed and continue beating for at least 5 minutes or until it is light and fluffy.
Recipe Notes

 Be careful to not over-beat as the frosting can quickly become runny

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Filed Under: Biscuits and Bakes Tagged With: cakes, cupcakes, green, recipe, St. Patricks day

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Comments

  1. Val says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:59 am

    150g plain flour came up twice in the recipe. Is this correct?

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      December 19, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Hi Val, No it should not be in twice. Thank you for pointing that out, I’ve now amended the recipe. Merry Christmas. G

      Reply
      • Val says

        December 19, 2016 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Gillian, Thanks. I look forward to trying your recipe. Looks really yummy. Merry Christmas to you too.

        Reply
  2. Fred says

    March 14, 2017 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    Yummy looking cake that was also well designed. I would love to try this but will skip the icing part. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Fred. Even healthier without the icing. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alicia Taylor says

    March 15, 2017 at 4:30 am

    Beautiful and all the health benefits of Matcha – and just green enough for St. Patty’s day! They look delicous.

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you Alicia. I love the fact they are totally naturally coloured, and such a pretty green at that.

      Reply
  4. Margot says

    March 15, 2017 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    They look amazing and would make such a great treat not only for St. Patrick’s Day but also for the bake sales!

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      You’re quite right Margot. These mustn’t be kept for St. Patrick’s day alone!

      Reply
  5. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    March 15, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    I have a long-time love affair with matcha! These cupcakes are a perfect addition to all the green headed our way for St.Patrick’s day!!

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      I’m glad to hear that Jacquee. I think people either love it or hate it. I too love matcha. Matcha’s here to stay for sure.

      Reply
  6. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    March 15, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Great minds think alike. I just did a Matcha cupcake a few weeks ago. It works so well in baked goods. Hey…if you can add some nutrition into a baked treat…bonus points!!

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      Yes for sure Gloria. It’s always a bonus if you can make a sweet treat slightly healthier!

      Reply
  7. Aish Das-Padihari says

    March 16, 2017 at 12:50 am

    Matcha has made its way into recipes – sweet and savory .., big time. Those cupcakes looks delectable.

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      It has hasn’t it. I don’t think it’s a passing fad either.

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline Piper | PiperCooks.com says

    March 16, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    I”ve seen a lot of recipes lately with matcha powder, will have to try it! I drink green tea, but I’ve never baked with matcha powder. Pretty cupcakes!!

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      I think Matcha is here to stay. Matcha tea is slightly stronger flavour than regular green tea, but with so many more added benefits.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    March 17, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I have never made anything with green matcha but I have heard that there are a ton of benefits in doing this. I am going to have to pin this recipe so I can make them later.

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Yes there are many benefits to matcha. You can buy a different grade of matcha for baking, no need to buy the same grade as for drinking.

      Reply
  10. Amy says

    March 18, 2017 at 5:33 am

    Such cute cupcakes! I never thought to switch our the red for green and do a green velvet take on cupcakes! Fun idea!

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks Amy – it works amazingly well to be honest. If you like matcha then you’ll love them for sure.

      Reply
  11. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says

    March 18, 2017 at 6:00 am

    Oh….My. İ llooovvveee matcha! İ also have some recipe using it but your yummy looking green velvet matcha cupcake is inspiring me! bookmarked this for copy your recipe later 🙂

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      There is something addictive about Matcha and it’s so good for you too. Thanks for bookmarking, hope you make them soon. Do let me know how you get on. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    March 18, 2017 at 6:04 am

    Such a beautiful cupcake Gillian. I’m a big matcha fan so I think these are way better than the more common red velvet cake. And that cream cheese frosting! It looks so creamy.

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you Lynn. You get the best of both worlds with these cakes. Texture of red velvet and taste of Matcha. A perfect combination for a matcha lover for sure. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ali says

    March 18, 2017 at 10:09 am

    I have a friend that cooks with tea often. I can’t wait to share it with her. Matcha is one of my favorites.

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    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      That’s lovely Ali, she may also like my Masala Chai Walnut cake in that case 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says

    March 18, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    Your cupcakes look so pretty Gillian. I love the addition of matcha I bet they taste delicious, thanks for sharing:-)

    Reply
  15. Lynne Curry says

    March 20, 2017 at 5:27 am

    I love the natural color of these matcha cupcakes and wouldn’t change a thing. The flavor of matcha is so wonderful in desserts for people who don’t want them to be too sweet, and this recipe looks like it fits that bill. Pinned!

    Reply
  16. Derek Campanile says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    Green velvet?! That’s genius! I’ve got to try this one out for sure! I’m still not quite sure what matcha exactly is, but every time I see it used it definitely intrigues me!

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 22, 2017 at 1:10 am

      Hi Derek, I hope you do. Matcha is the ground leaves of the tea plant. It’s very good for you. Many places now serve it as a latte, you can get Matcha Latte in Starbucks, but that might just be in Asia, not sure! If you find it try it, you’ll either love it or hate it. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Manju | Cooking Curries says

    March 21, 2017 at 3:47 am

    I am yet to try cooking with matcha but these look delicious! Bet this was a hit for St Patricks Day!

    Reply
  18. April says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Such gorgeous green cupcakes! I’ve never been really interested in matcha recipes but yours sound so GOOD! Your cupcakes looks so fluffy and moist. I wish I had a couple now!

    Reply
  19. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    March 23, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    I love matcha and these cupcakes look so good, I love the colour of them! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
    • Gillian Thompson says

      March 25, 2017 at 9:21 am

      Thank you Kirsty. Glad to hear you like matcha. It seems it’s not everyone’s cup of tea! 🙂

      Reply

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