Best 7 Green Tea And Lemon Cupcakes Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of green tea and lemon cupcakes, where delicate flavors and refreshing aromas intertwine to create a symphony of taste. Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy as you embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a hint of green tea's subtle earthiness and the vibrant zest of lemon, these cupcakes offer a unique and unforgettable experience. Get ready to treat yourself to a delightful indulgence that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN-TEA CUPCAKES



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Delicate green tea cupcakes with a just a hint of almond. Made with part Splenda® and light margarine, feel free to use the full fat/full sugar versions of ingredients if you would like!

Provided by muffin_girl

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil butter spread (such as Smart Balance®)
½ cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
½ cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha)
½ cup nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat the butter, vegetable oil butter spread, sweetener, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature egg whites one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts with the last egg. Combine cake flour, baking powder, and green tea powder in a small bowl. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 174.2 mg, Sugar 9 g

GREEN TEA AND LEMON CUPCAKES



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Surprise your family with these fun treats after an Asian dinner. It'll be their good fortune to enjoy one!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 green tea bags
3/4 cup boiling water
2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar
Reserved 1 to 2 teaspoons brewed strong green tea
24 fortune cookies, unwrapped
Lemon peel, if desired

Steps:

  • In 1-cup glass measuring cup, measure boiling water; add tea bags. Let steep 5 minutes. Squeeze liquid from tea bags into measuring cup. If necessary, add additional water to make 3/4 cup. Let tea stand until room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 tablespoons lemon peel and 1 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and 2/3 cup brewed tea, about half at a time, beating just until blended. (Reserve remaining tea for frosting.)
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons lemon peel and 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Beat in 1 to 2 teaspoons of the reserved tea, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Pipe or spread about 2 tablespoons frosting on top of each cupcake. Just before serving, place fortune cookie on edge of frosting on each cupcake to resemble tea cup handle. Garnish with lemon peel. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET TEA CUPCAKES WITH LEMON SWEET TEA FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole milk
10 black tea bags
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then add 30 more seconds. Place the tea bags in the milk and allow steeping for 5 minutes.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and the eggs, 1 at a time. Alternate adding the flour and only 1/2 cup of the tea until incorporated. Reserve 1/2 cup of the tea for the frosting.
  • Fill the cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue until the cupcake tops spring back and a tester comes out clean, about 5 more minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting: Cream the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the lemon zest. Slowly alternate adding the confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup reserved tea until you reach the desired frosting consistency.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

GREEN TEA CUPCAKES TOPPED WITH GREEN TEA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons matcha (green tea) powder
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon matcha (green tea) powder

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until thoroughly blended.
  • Whisk together the milk and oil, and add to the dry ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add the matcha powder, almond extract and eggs and beat again for 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour the batter into the pans, filling three-quarters of the way full. Bake until cakes test done, about 15 minutes. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream: Place the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add one-third of the sugar and blend well. Add in the remaining sugar one-third at a time, blending well between each addition. Add in the milk and matcha powder and beat until light and fluffy.
  • To assemble: Add the buttercream to a large pastry bag with a grass tip and pipe in small dollops to resemble grass.

EASY GREEN TEA CUPCAKES



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Made with matcha (green tea powder) and applesauce, this quick and easy recipe for moist and delicious cupcakes is sure to be a hit.

Provided by hen

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk flour, green tea powder, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Beat sugar and oil together in another bowl; whisk in eggs and vanilla extract. Pour sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir gently until batter is just-combined. Stir applesauce into batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 142.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

GREEN TEA CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes are adapted from a recipe by ChikaLicious Dessert Bar in New York City. Martha made this recipe on episode 508 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
5 teaspoons matcha, plus more for garnish
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
Green Tea Ganache
Green Tea Buttercream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a small bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and matcha.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add egg and mix on medium until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture and then milk, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each about halfway. Bake, rotating halfway through, until cupcakes spring back to touch and a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 16 minutes. Let cool in tin 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Fill a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip (Ateco #801) with green tea ganache. Pipe about 1 tablespoon ganache into center of each cupcake. (Reserve leftover ganache to decorate cupcakes.) Fill another pastry bag fitted with a large plain-round tip (Ateco #809) with green tea buttercream. Pipe a dollop of buttercream onto top of each cupcake. Sift a small amount of matcha onto half of each cake. Pipe a squiggle on each cupcake using reserved ganache. Store cupcakes overnight in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

AGAVE AND LEMON GREEN TEA CUPCAKES



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Number Of Ingredients 18

1 green tea bag
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice, plus zest
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup agave
2 large eggs
AGAVE LEMON FROSTING and CANDIED LEMON SLICES
1/4 cup agave
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour boiling water over tea bag and steep 3 minutes. Remove tea bag and allow tea to cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt set aside. In a liquid measure, combine green tea, lemon juice and zest, and buttermilk set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Add agave mix well. Add eggs, one at a time. Add half of the reserved dry ingredients to the butter mixture mix on low until just combined. With mixer running on low, slowly add the lemon tea mixture. Add remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove to wire rack cool. Frost and decorate with Agave Lemon Frosting and Candied Lemon Slices, if desired.AGAVE LEMON FROSTING and CANDIED LEMON SLICES:Preheat oven to 200°F. Pour agave in a small skillet and add lemon slices in a single layer. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning slices occasionally. Remove from heat reserve syrup. Place slices on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes. Turn slices and bake an additional 10 minutes or until slices are dry. In a mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar mix well. Slowly add cooled reserved syrup and lemon juice and zest mix well. Add remaining powdered sugar beat well.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality green tea for the best flavor. Loose-leaf tea is ideal, but you can also use tea bags.
  • Make sure the green tea is steeped for the correct amount of time. Over-steeping can make the tea bitter.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • You can decorate the cupcakes with additional lemon zest, green tea powder, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

These green tea and lemon cupcakes are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and are easy to make, even for beginners. The green tea adds a delicate flavor to the cupcakes, while the lemon adds a bright and citrusy note. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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