Enchanted Forest Cupcakes
Delight in these whimsical Enchanted Forest Cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate base topped with a vibrant green matcha frosting and adorned with edible flowers and chocolate bark. Perfect for nature-themed celebrations or any occasion that calls for a touch of magic.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- for decoration edible flowers
- for decoration chocolate bark
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and matcha powder, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
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Step 7:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the matcha frosting.
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Step 8:
Top the frosted cupcakes with edible flowers and pieces of chocolate bark for a magical touch.