Directions

To Make Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Line the cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Sift the dry ingredients into a small bowl and mix well with a whisk. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, pour in the wet ingredients and use a whisk to beat until well combined.
4. Pour in the dry ingredients in small batches, using the whisk to mix slowly. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the flour off the side and bottom, mix until everything is well combined.
5. Scoop the batter evenly into the cupcake liners.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 17 mins. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cupcake and remove. If the toothpick is not clean, bake for another 5 mins and check again. If it comes out clean, turn off the heat.
7. Open the oven door slightly to let the cupcakes cool slowly for about 10-15 mins, then remove from oven and let cool on wirerack.

To Make Frosting

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients and use a whisk to beat until thickened and smooth.
2. Place whipped cream into a piping bag with a round tip and top the cream onto the cupcakes.
3. Using a sieve, dust the matcha green tea powder on the cream.