Cute Puppy Matcha Cupcakes
A Whimsical Matcha Cake with Adorable Puppy Faces! Make Your Own Puppy Matcha Cupcakes ★
Imagine a delightful bite of a sweet cupcake paired with a rich americano – your fatigue will melt away! This recipe, inspired by Cafe From Nazde and shared by allrecipes.com and manna.com, brings a touch of joy to your day. (Reference: Cafe From Nazde, EveryRecipe, MannaRecipe)
Cupcake Batter- 80g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- 80g granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 130g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 3g baking powder
- 8g high-quality matcha powder
- 60g milk
- Chocolate chips, for decoration
Puppy Cream Frosting- 100g cream cheese, softened
- 150g heavy cream, cold
- 25g granulated sugar
- 100g cream cheese, softened
- 150g heavy cream, cold
- 25g granulated sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by creaming the softened butter in a bowl using a whisk or electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt, mixing well to combine and infuse a lovely aroma.
Step 2
Gradually add the room temperature egg, dividing it into 2 or 3 additions. Beat well after each addition to ensure the mixture is fully emulsified. This step is crucial for a tender crumb.
Step 3
Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and matcha powder together directly into the butter mixture. Gently fold these dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cupcakes.
Step 4
Pour in the milk and mix until you achieve a smooth batter of dropping consistency. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and divide the batter evenly among the cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 6
While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a clean bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the cold heavy cream and whip until soft peaks form. Be mindful not to over-whip, or the cream may curdle.
Step 7
Add the sugar in 2-3 additions, continuing to whip until the frosting is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe swirls of frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, creating a rounded shape for the puppy’s head.
Step 8
Finally, use chocolate chips to decorate your cupcakes into adorable puppies! Place two chocolate chips for the eyes and one for the nose. You’ll have charming puppy cupcakes ready to delight everyone!
