Green Tea Cupcakes Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Purecane™ zero calorie baking sweetener
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Matcha Green Tea Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar-free heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Purecane™ zero calorie baking sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a regular size cupcake pan with cupcake liner.
- In a small bowl, measure out flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and matcha green tea powder; mix well with a whisk and set aside.
- Add Purecane™, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer or stand mixer. Make sure all ingredients are incorporated by mixing for about 2-3 minutes on medium.
- Slowly pour the flour mixture into the liquid mixture. Mix only until combined (about 2-3 minutes on medium) and use a spatula to scrape any flour on the sides of the bowl.
- Divide batter equally among 12 cups.
- Bake for 17 minutes until an inserted toothpick in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the matcha green tea buttercream: combine heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and Purecane™ in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a round tip or tip of your choice to top cupcakes with whipped cream.
- Dust the frosted cupcakes with matcha green tea powder using a small sieve.
Recipe Tips
You will love the taste of Purecane Baking Sweetener and how similar it browns to sugar. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your Purecane baking experience:
- Don’t forget to bring your butter to room temperature if you are blending butter with Purecane.
- Purecane will take a little longer to blend with butter, but it is worth the wait.
- If you prefer a moister baked result, consider increasing your eggs or the amount of butter you use.
- For recipes calling for 1 cup or more of PURECANE™ Baking Sweetener, you may wish to add 1/8 teaspoon of salt for a better balanced sweetness.
