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Home » Method » Baking

Matcha Frosting Topped Chocolate Cupcakes

By: Kita · Published Feb 10, 2011 · Updated: May 17, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links

Matcha powder is added to a fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirled over the top of moist chocolate cupcakes. It's as pretty and delicious as a cupcake gets!
Matcha powder is added to a fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirled over the top of moist chocolate cupcakes.  Get the recipe from PassTheSushi.com

February gets the short end of the stick. No pun intended. Here it is not even half way over and I'm already swamped. When this posts tomorrow I'll have already been awake and active for three hours and hopefully safely on my trip to the giant state of Texas. It's a business trip and I am both excited to go and miserable to leave (something that my BF is having a hard time understanding). Not cuddling with my cats for four whole days! (I know there are people who don't get to see their kittens for much longer, but let me have my melodrama, people!).

Now on to the fun stuff! A giveaway!

Today we have an awesome giveaway from the generous and oh so kawaii* Tasty Peach Studios.

update: The giveaway originally published and promoted with this post has ended.

Tasty Peach makes adorable charms, jewelry, totes and more! I found Tasty Peach Studios through the magic of the internet and have loved the pieces I have from them. I get so many compliments and questions about my cupcake necklace when I wear it! Not to mention - its a cupcake! I was so thrilled when I received my first package because the charms weren't teeny tiny but actually a nice size and made to withstand every day wear. I actually ordered more the next day because I was so hooked! These are my fun cute pieces I were out and about.

Today's prize package (because I've always wanted to type prize package) includes:

adorable cupcake charms

Kawaii Cute Blue Bear Chocolate Cupcake Acrylic Necklace
Mocha Latte Adjustable Acrylic Ring
Chocolate Layer Cake Acrylic Charm
And an adorable handmade resin donut charm!

 

Please go check out her Artfire shop and send her some love on Facebook for these wonderful prizes!

Keeping with the theme I made these awesome matcha topped chocolate cupcakes!

See, cupcakes, cute! Wink wink, get it?

*What language are you speaking?!

Matcha is a powdered green tea from Japan. Kawaii is the Japanese word for cute. See? I was sticking to a theme here!

Matcha powder is added to a fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirled over the top of moist chocolate cupcakes.  Get the recipe from PassTheSushi.com

Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting

Seen on Kitchen Meditation from Kitchen Slave

Ingredients:Matcha powder is added to a fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirled over the top of moist chocolate cupcakes.  Get the recipe from PassTheSushi.com

  • 1 Eight oz package cream cheese
  • ½ stick butter
  • 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Bring cheese and butter to room temperature. Beat butter and cheese at medium speed until creamy and smooth. Add half of the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of green tea powder, and the vanilla. Beat until combined. Gradually add remaining sugar (more if you have to) until you get to the consistency and sweetness you like. Add more green tea powder if you’d like a stronger matcha taste.

I used a basic chocolate cupcake from Martha Stewart's Cupcakes because I really didn't know what would go with matcha.

I refrigerated my icing for about an hour to get a better flow when I was decorating the cupcakes. I used the Giant Star Pastry tip from Bake it Pretty.

Matcha powder is added to a fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirled over the top of moist chocolate cupcakes.  Get the recipe from PassTheSushi.com

So, how do you win this awesome swag?

Leave a comment here telling me what piece you like the best from the Tasty Peach Studios site.

Earn Extra Points by (each action gives you an additional chance to win - you can really rack em up this time)

  • Following Pass the Sushi on Facebook
  • Following Tasty Peach Studios on Facebook
  • Joining the Email Subscription
  • Following Pass the Sushi on Twitter
  • Tweeting about this giveaway
  • Subscribing to my RSS Feed
  • Doting upon these awesome cupcakes in the comments section
  • Convincing my boyfriend to get me this awesome tote for Valentine's day since I'll have been away from him for so long. 🙁

Please, if you already follow me on twitter or facebook let me know in your comment. Entries accepted through February 14, 2011 at Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on 2/16/11.

 

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  1. Roxan says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Whoa, awesome. I was going to comment about how much i LOVE matcha and then saw myself referenced as a source. Nice! 🙂

    I hope I win! I love their necklaces. Those are the pieces I would wear the most.

    Reply
  2. Roxan says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I already subscribe to your rss read!

    Reply
  3. Roxan says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Already follow your twitter.

    Reply
  4. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:37 am

    How cute are those cupcakes! You did an incredible job with the piping, it's perfect.

    I went to the site and oh my goodness I love everything. 🙂 I like the rainbow clouds necklace the best!

    Reply
  5. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Follow you on twitter! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I like you on facebook!

    Reply
  7. Tanya C. says

    February 10, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    The cupcakes are gorgeous, love the green color and your icing is so pretty! Her designs are so cute, I love the grumpy black sheep charm, too funny!

    Reply
  8. Dionne Baldwin says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    WOW on these cupcakes. I wish I had my favorite macha powder right now. I have a wicked sweet tooth today!

    How CUTE are those? I think the Happy Panda adjustable acrylic ring is my fave on the Tasty Peach site.

    I already follow you on Facebook, Twitter and RSS. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Dionne Baldwin says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    By the way I am now a follower of Tasty Peach on Facebook, I am set up to receive your emails and I re-tweeted your giveaway...although that may not help my chances. 🙂

    Those cupcakes are calling my name.

    Reply
  10. Isabelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Your cupcakes are just too cute! I love the matcha green icing... it's such a springy colour (which I desperately need right now because it's bloody cold and wintery outside).
    PS - It's totally normal to miss your kitties when you go away. Heck, I miss mine even when I'm at work, even though that's just 8 hours. So there. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Isabelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    PS - I'm now following you on Twitter!

    Reply
  12. Isabelle says

    February 10, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    PPS - I retweeted your giveaway post. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kate @ Diethood.com says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Kita, your cupcakes are godgeous! Awesome photos!

    I already follow you on Twitter and RSS and Facebook. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Steph@stephsbitebybite says

    February 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Ok, I'm gonna have to give Matcha a try. #1 it's such a fun color, and #2 you make it look so yummy!!

    Reply
  15. Felice says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Your cupcakes are super cute and I love the background in your photos.

    Reply
  16. Felice says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I follow you on FB.

    Reply
  17. torviewtoronto says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    colourful and looks delicious

    Reply
  18. Felice says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I am following you on Twitter.

    Reply
  19. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    I love love LOVE the Cute Black Sheep Tee!!

    wizardnita@gmail.com

    Reply
  20. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    I follow Pass the Sushi on FB

    wizardnita@gmail.com

    Reply
  21. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I follow Tasty Peach Studios on FB

    wizardnita@gmail.com

    Reply
  22. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I joined the email subscription

    wizardnita@gmail.com

    Reply
  23. Lily says

    February 10, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I follow you on Twitter (@aznlily95)

    wizardnita@gmail.com

    Reply
  24. Tiffany says

    February 10, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Matcha and chocolate sounds well, AMAZING! I wish I had one of these cupcakes right now! 😀

    Reply
  25. Nam @ The Culinary Chronicles says

    February 10, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Awww, I LOVE the Kawaii Cute Blue Bear Choco­late Cup­cake Acrylic Neck­lace!

    Reply
  26. Eva says

    February 10, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Cute! The green of the matcha cream cheese frosting is so pretty! I am drooling at the picture right now.. HAHA

    Anyways, i WANT the cupcake necklace! too adorable!( :

    Reply
  27. jean says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:15 am

    These cupcakes are lovely! I love that you used matcha to give these a unique flavor boost. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Medeja says

    February 11, 2011 at 4:45 am

    The frosting makes them look so nice 🙂 I like that color and how elegant it's sitting on the cupcakes 🙂

    Reply
  29. brilynn says

    February 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Love those photos! The matcha looks amazing!

    Reply
  30. Valerie says

    February 11, 2011 at 10:56 am

    How cute! I love the Macaw charm - so colorful! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Vicki @ Wilde in the Kitchen says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    I'm in love with the background in your images! The cupcakes look pretty delicious as well! Safe travels!

    Reply
  32. betsy says

    February 11, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    ooooo Matcha! I gotta ask, where do you buy yours? I'm having a hard time finding it locally for a reasonable price.

    I now Follow your site and Tasty Peach on Facebook and my favorite piece is Cute Red Ramen Kitty Tee, soooo cute!

    Reply
    • Kita says

      February 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      Sadly, I wish I had a better answer for you, but a friend of mine works in NYC and sent it to me. 🙁 There are some small local Asian markets that may carry them around here so if you have one of those in your area that's where I would try.

      Reply
  33. Tori says

    February 11, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I love all things green tea! i would want the Choco­late Layer Cake Acrylic Charm

    Reply
  34. Julie (Bananas for Bourbon) says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    The black sheep tee is adorable. 🙂

    Reply
  35. briarrose says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Awesome cupcakes! The matcha makes a wonderful frosting flavor. The color tickles me too. 😉

    Reply
  36. ping says

    February 11, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    That is soooo cute! and gorgeous! Love the green and purple combi 😀

    Reply
  37. Peggy says

    February 12, 2011 at 9:24 am

    These cupcakes are definitely too cute! Love that bright green frosting!

    I think that necklace is the cutest little thing!

    Reply
  38. Estefania Garcia says

    February 12, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I think the gentleman friend should absolutely get Kita that tote bag. Think of all the delicious food and baked goods you'd get in return! These cupcakes look incredibly delicious and I would definitely love to try one or two or 10. I am following Pass the Sushi on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway. I've also subscribed to the RSS feed and have an email subscription. I'm also following both Pass the Sushi and Tasty Peach on facebook.

    P.S. Amazing photography!! Love the composition and vibrant colors in all your photography. Who would have thought food could be so photogenic?

    Reply
    • Kita says

      February 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

      Estefania, if I were the random generator for this you'd win hands down!

      Reply
  39. Alex says

    February 12, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I follow you on Facebook and Twitter and I'm following tasty peach now, too. I would have to say my favorite items are the Cute Red Bento Octopus ring and the Cute Red Mushroom items. Those mushrooms are the only ones I like.

    Reply
  40. Andy says

    February 12, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    i love all the rings! especially the food-themed ones

    Reply
  41. Kasia says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    OMG I'm in love with those cupcakes 🙂 now I really need to get some matcha... yum!

    Reply
  42. Chef Dennis says

    February 12, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    hi Kita

    those are gorgeous cupcakes!! I would love a box of those as a giveaway!!

    Cheers
    Dennis

    Reply
  43. Cakewalker says

    February 13, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Hi, I truly admire your work! The recipes are fantastic and the photos are spot on... I present you with a STYLISH BLOGGER AWARD! Please take this link to my post for details. https://bit.ly/i5cUlV Best, Brooks

    Reply
  44. Shinobu says

    February 13, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Cute giveaway! I didn't know this shop but until now I think it will be one of my favourite! ♥ Thanks for this giveaway though~

    1/ I'm in love with penguins, I created a collection actually. So I must choose this necklace: https://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2704815
    2/ I follow Pass The Sushi on FB (Justine Pocket)
    3/ I follow Tasty Peach Studios on FB (Justine Pocket)
    4/ I joined this email subscription (Justine Leforestier)
    5/ I follow pass the sushi on Twitter (kawaii_desu_ne)
    6/ I twitted about this giveaway > https://twitter.com/Kawaii_desu_ne/status/36905283204681728

    (your cupcakes seems really yummy by the way. I'm going to keep this lovely recipe ♥)

    Reply
  45. GL says

    February 13, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Follow you on Facebook, and an e-mail subscriber, passthesushi is my secret guilty pleasure. The ring would be my favorite, think my girlfriend would like that one the best.

    Reply
  46. Lisa B. says

    March 10, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I love Matcha! Love to see what people do with it. I also really dig acrylic necklaces and would love one with a cute cupcake on it! Following you on Twitter now. We have a tea business and we offer cooking grade matcha if anyone is looking for it to make some of these cupcakes, just click on my name.

    Reply
  47. Koyu Food says

    July 20, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Hello

    We are very impressed by your matcha cupcakes. We would potentially like to use your image and recipe on our website http://www.koyumatcha.com

    Is this something that you would be interested in ? Is there something you would want from us in return ? Please let me know your thoughts

    Regards

    Reply

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