Matcha Red Bean Filled Cupcakes

makes 12 cupcakes

cupcake recipe adapted from Hershey's Kitchens

prep time: 25 min / cook time: 18-20 min

MATCHA CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tbsp matcha powder

* If you want a more intense flavor, you can add more matcha powder

3/4 c sugar

3/4 c + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick), melted and cooled

1/2 c milk, room temperature

1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c boiling water

WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING INGREDIENTS

2 c heavy whipping cream

2/3 c sugar

RED BEAN FILLING INGREDIENTS

2/3 c whipped cream frosting (see above)

1/3 c red bean frosting

MATCHA CUPCAKE INSTRUCTIONS

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350˚ F.

• Combine matcha powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.

• Add butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.

• Add boiling water and beat to combine.

* Batter will be thin.

• Evenly divide the batter into each cupcake tin and bake for 18-20 minutes.

• Let cool before assembly.

* The tops of the cupcakes will turn brown and ugly when they bake, but will remain green inside.

WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Whip cream until it looks like whipped cream.

• Mix in sugar.

RED BEAN FILLING INSTRUCTION

• In a bowl, mix the whipped cream and red bean together.

* Add more whipped cream if you want it to be less dense.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• Using a paring knife, carve a small hole in the middle of the cupcake. Be sure not to cut too deep.

* You can use a spoon to gently remove more of the cupcake if needed.

• Using your favorite pastry tip, fill your pastry bag and pipe a small amount of red bean filling into the cupcake.

• Put the top back onto the cupcake and frost the top.

** ADDIECAKES' NOTES **

• If you don't want a domed top cupcake, fill the batter half way. You will end up with approximately 18-20 cupcakes.

• If you'd like your whipped cream to be stiffer, add a stabilizer such as Dr. Oetker's Whip it.

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