WHAT YOU NEED (muffins):
2 cups flour
3/4 cup softened butter
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp. almond extract
1 cup water
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2.Sift together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
3.With an electric mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar, and beat on high speed until smooth.
4.Add eggs and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.
5.Combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture and mix until well blended.
6.Add the milk and water to the batter and mix until smooth.
7.Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until light brown.
WHAT YOU NEED (frosting):
4 egg whites
1/4 cup matcha green tea powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1. in an electric mixer on high, beat the eggs and cream of tartar until very foamy, about 1-2 mins.
2. add sugar a tablespoon at a time while blending on high letting each addition blend for about 20 seconds.
3. keep blending until stiff peaks form.
4. add green tea powder and blend at a medium speed.
5. frost the cupcakes and decoratively shave with a vegetable peeler a bar of white chocolate
Topping Options:
White chocolate shavings
Sprinkled Matcha Green Tea Powder
Edible Glitter
Nonpareil Sprinkles
