Matcha Muffins / Cupcakes | MatchaJP
Soft, fluffy, and beautifully green — these matcha muffins or cupcakes bring earthy tea flavor to your baking. Perfect plain or topped with frosting.
⏱️ Prep 15 min 🔥 Bake 18–22 min 👥 Makes 10–12 🥣 Easy baking
Ingredients
| Item | Metric | US approx. |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 180 g | 1 ½ cups |
| Matcha powder | 10–12 g | 1 ½ tbsp |
| Baking powder | 8 g | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 2 g | ½ tsp |
| Granulated sugar | 120 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Eggs (room temp) | 2 large | 2 |
| Milk | 120 ml | ½ cup |
| Vegetable oil or melted butter | 80 ml | ⅓ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 5 ml | 1 tsp |
Optional add-ins: White chocolate chips, azuki (red beans), or chopped nuts for texture and flavor.
Steps
- Prep: Preheat oven to 175 °C / 350 °F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
- Dry mix: In a bowl, sift flour, matcha, baking powder, and salt together.
- Wet mix: In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold dry mix into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill & bake: Divide batter into muffin cups (¾ full). Bake 18–22 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Cool on wire rack. Enjoy plain, or add frosting for cupcakes.
Tips & Variations
- Sweeter: Add 20 g more sugar or drizzle with glaze.
- Moist texture: Swap 2 tbsp milk with yogurt or sour cream.
- Frosting ideas: Cream cheese, whipped cream, or white chocolate ganache.
- Storage: Keep in airtight container 2–3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
FAQ
Can I make these vegan?
Yes — substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant milk and oil. Baking time may vary slightly.
Why did my muffins turn brown instead of green?
Matcha quality and oven temperature affect color. Use good culinary grade and avoid overbaking.
Can I make mini cupcakes?
Yes — bake 10–12 minutes at the same temperature.
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