Green Tea Cupcakes Topped with Green Tea Buttercream Frosting

• 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
• Green Tea Buttercream Frosting
• 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon matcha (green tea) powder

1. For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until thoroughly blended.
3. Whisk together the milk and oil, and add to the dry ingredients.
4. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
5. Add the matcha powder, almond extract and eggs and beat again for 2 minutes on medium speed.
6. Pour the batter into the pans, filling three-quarters of the way full.
7. Bake until cakes test done, about 15 minutes.
8. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
9. For the buttercream: Place the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
10. Add one-third of the sugar and blend well.
11. Add in the remaining sugar one-third at a time, blending well between each addition.
12. Add in the milk and matcha powder and beat until light and fluffy.
13. To assemble: Add the buttercream to a large pastry bag with a grass tip and pipe in small dollops to resemble grass.
14. This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
15. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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