There are lot of recipes with matcha tea in

cupcakes and desserts. This time I tried with

the normal green tea . You can use any flavour

you like .Nuts like pistachio, pumpkin seeds can

be added.Can be served with cream / without

cream.

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

2 green tea bags dipped in 3/4 cup hot water.

(If using leaves, 1 tsp in hot water and strained)

1+1/2 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar/ brown sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2-3 tblsp yoghurt

1/2 cup olive oil/ vegetable oil/melted butter

1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

Mix all the dry ingredients ,and wet ingredients

in separate bowls.

Mix in the wet ingredients into the dry .

Mix without any lumps.

Scoop into cup cake liners,and bake in a 180C

moderate oven for 30 minutes or till done.

For the lemon cream

1-2 cup whipped cream / fresh cream

2 tblsp powdered sugar

1 tsp grated rind of lemon

1/4 tsp lemon essence

Whip the cream add the rest of the ingredients

Pipe or smear on cupcakes .

You can try mint cream for a variation.

Do try and post in your comments