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Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes

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From Nathalie8

Ingredients

Makes 12 cupcakes. Takes 30 minutes preparation time

150g (5 oz) lightly salted butter

150g ( 5 oz) caster sugar

175 G (6 oz) self raising flour

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp of matcha green tea powder

Instructions

-Line a 12-section bun tray with paper or foil cake cases or stand 12 silicone cases on a baking sheet

-Put all the ingredients into a bowl and beat with a hand-held electric whisk for 1-2 mins until light and creamy

-Divide the cake mixture between the paper, foil or silicone cases.

- Bake in a preheated oven 180°C (350 ° F, gas mark 4), for 20 mins or until risen and just firm to the touch.

-Transfer to a wire rack to cool

Tips and Tricks

  • For domed tops that can be easily sliced off for wings, add 1 tsp baking powder to the cupcake recipe.

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