Best Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes

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Make fluffy Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes topped with Strawberry Buttercream! These delicious matcha cupcakes taste just like a vanilla matcha latte and only require 8 ingredients to make! 

These light and fluffy matcha cupcakes are made using Blue Diamond® Almond Flour from Vons. Their almond flour is made from the best almonds and the flour is finely sifted, which means you get high-quality flour, making it easier to make the perfect desserts! I know every time I use Blue Diamond Almond Flour whatever I am baking will be delicious and have the best texture! I love spring time, because it is the perfect time to bake up tasty treats like this one!

You can find Blue Diamond Almond Flour at your local Albertsons Company of Stores. I usually head to my local Vons to grab the almond flour when I am ready for my next baking session. You can also order groceries using the Vons phone app and have everything delivered straight to your door! Click below to learn more!

Making these almond flour matcha cupcakes is super easy! All you need is one large bowl to mix all of the ingredients together and a muffin tin to bake these soft, fluffy cupcakes! 

What You Need To Make Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes:

• Almond Flour: Blanched Almond Flour. I use Blue Diamond® Almond Flour. 
• Matcha Powder: Make sure to use culinary matcha powder that works well for baking. Ceremonial grade matcha powder is the best to use when making desserts because it maintains the vibrant green color, even after baking. Premium grade also works well, but tend to lose their vibrant color after baking! I highly recommend using Maeda-En Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Quality.
• Granulated Sugar: I used white sugar in this recipe, but you can use your sweetener of choice: coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, or brown sugar.
• Baking Soda: This helps the cupcakes rise and makes them extra fluffy. 
• Coconut Yogurt: I use vanilla coconut yogurt. I love the extra vanilla flavor the yogurt gives the cupcake.
• Eggs: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. 
• Vanilla Extract: Compliments the matcha flavor perfectly! 
• Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the flavor of the matcha cupcakes.

How to Make Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes

These matcha cupcakes are made in three simple steps!

1. Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Then, add the liquid ingredients and mix the ingredients together until combined (make sure not to overmix the batter).
2. Pour the matcha cupcake batter into each muffin tin opening and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. 
3. Top with your favorite frosting or whipped cream, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes

• When measuring the almond flour, do not stick your measuring cup into the flour. Instead, use a spoon to scoop out the almond flour and transfer it to your measuring cup until you have the necessary amount. This helps to reduce any inconsistencies when making the cupcakes.
• Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before adding them to the batter
• Do not overmix the batter. If you overmix the batter, this can lead to the cupcakes sinking in the center after baking. 
• Be sure to use fresh baking soda. The baking soda helps the cupcakes rise while baking and helps make them extra fluffy.
• To Note: The intensity of matcha flavor in this recipe depends on the brand and type of matcha powder you use. Feel free to adjust by adding more or less matcha powder according to your own preferences!
• Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before topping with frosting.

How To Make Strawberry Buttercream 

I made my strawberry buttercream in the food processor. It was super easy and turned out perfect! Whether you are using a food processor or mixer, making strawberry buttercream is a breeze!

1. Start by pureeing fresh strawberries in the blender until smooth. You will need about ⅓ cup for this recipe. 
2. Then, add the butter and powdered sugar and blend/mix until fully incorporated. Add in the strawberry puree and blend until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If it is too thick, add in a bit more strawberry puree. 
3. You can transfer the strawberry buttercream into the fridge to firm up a bit. Or, you can transfer the buttercream to a pastry bag right away and begin decorating your cupcakes. 

I hope you enjoy these delicious Almond Flour Matcha Cupcakes!

If you try this recipe, don’t forget to rate it and let me know what you think in the comments below! Take pictures, tag #goodfoodbaddie and @bluediamond, and share them with me on Instagram! I love hearing from you! 

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