Green Tea & Lemon Cupcakes with Green Tea Frosting

My fiance came home one day and told me that I should try making green tea cupcakes because he had them at work a while back and they were simply divine (he is always giving me ideas). Well, it turns out that you need matcha to make green tea cupcakes, and our grocery store doesn't sell it. So, I decided to make a trip into town to my favorite health food store and they had two different kinds, one that was £28.99 and one that was £3.99. Which one would you buy? I went with the £3.99 one and I think my cupcakes came out just fine (the lady that worked there told me the more expensive one was better quality, but it was just too much for such little quantity, and that's why I chose the less expensive one). Give these bad boys a try, I dare ya!

*Makes: 16 cupcakes, give or take

Ingredients

For cupcakes:

• 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
• 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 oz (170g) butter, at room temperature 
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
• 2/3 cups (160ml) milk
• 2-3 tbsp matcha powder
• 3-4 tbsp lemon juice

For frosting: 

• 6 tbsp butter at room temperature
• 8 oz (230g) Philadelphia cream cheese
• 4 cups (520g) powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk (if needed)
• 2-3 tbsp matcha powder (depending on how much you want to add)
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 

French Toast Cupcakes with Maple Bacon Buttercream

French toast is a go-to breakfast item for me, especially topped with bacon, and with a side of maple syrup. Now just imagine a cupcake that has all these three ingredients listed above within it. Dream come true? I think so. I know I have been adding or topping some of my latest recipes with bacon, BUT COME ON...WHO DOESN'T LOVE BACON??!! I just don't get it. Anyway, if you are interested in making these delicious mouthwatering cupcakes, take a look below!

*Makes: 18 cupcakes 

Ingredients

For cupcakes:

• 3 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400g)  granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) butter, softened 
• 1 cup (240g) sour cream
• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla

For streusel:

• 1/4 cup (60g) dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (60g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks

For maple bacon buttercream:

• 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) butter, softened
• 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup (100g) maple syrup
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 6 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces

Mimosa Cupcakes

Who doesn't love a mimosa on a Sunday morning? If I am going to drink anything, especially during the day, it is going to be a mimosa. So why not make mimosa cupcakes?! Sounds perfect to me. These cupcakes are easy to make and surprisingly super tasty. My finace brought them to work and everyone flocked to them. No one could actually pin point what the secret ingredient was, though (my fiance technically brought alcohol to work, shhhh). The orange works really well with the Bucks Fizz, and simply within a cupcake. Give these a try!

*Makes: 18 cupcakes 

Ingredients

For cupcakes:

• 2 3/4 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup (150g) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) bucks fizz (or 3/4 cup champagne & 1/2 cup orange juice)
• zest from 1-2 oranges

For mimosa cream cheese frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups (440g) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups (340g) cream cheese, softened
• 3-4 cups (400-530g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 3-4 tbsp bucks fizz (or 2 tsp orange juice & 2 tbsp champagne)
• an orange cut up into slices

Hostess Cupcakes From Scratch

If you haven't noticed already, I am completely obsessed with copycat recipes at the moment. I have dabbled with nutter butters, thin mints, tagalongs, peanut butter cups, and so much more. It is the best feeling to bake something in your very own kitchen, and it taste better than the store bought version. Today, I made Hostess cupcakes and boy were these guys tricky AND time consuming. But, the end result is what makes it all worth it. Go ahead, take a look!

*Makes: 14 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 3 ounces (90g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 
• 1/3 cup (50g) cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup (180ml) brewed coffee, still hot
• 3/4 cup (100g) strong bread flour
• 3/4 (150g) cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 1 cup (250g) marshmallows
• 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted

For the ganache frosting:

• 2 1/2 ounces (90g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60g) heavy cream

For the pink icing:

• 1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (60g) butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of red food coloing (optional)

Nutella Swirl Cupcakes

Who doesn't love anything made with Nutella?! These cupcakes are not only nice to look at, but also nice to eat! They are super easy to make with very few ingredients.

*Makes: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups (230g) all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 lb (140g) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 3 medium eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (80g) nutella