Fluffy Japanese cupcakes with green tea

These steamed cakes of Japanese origin have a very healthy ingredient, matcha green tea. Unlike other types of tea that are strands, this tea comes in powder form and can be used as a healthy addition in many recipes. One of the advantages of these cakes is that they are very light and soft, but they also prepare very quickly. Traditionally they were cooked in a bamboo or mushi basket, but currently there are other more practical options, such as the bain-marie cooking method. To do this, you only need individual metal molds. Keep in mind that the molds must be large enough to be able to cook the cupcakes in a double boiler, inside a pan or saucepan. Green tea cakes recipe Ingredients: ½ cup of flour 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt 1 and ½ tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of honey 1 egg 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of powdered matcha tea Preparation: Start wrapping the lid of the pan or saucepan with a clean kitchen towel, to prevent condensation water from wetting the cakes during cooking. Next, fill the pan with water to half the height of the molds and place it on the fire, without the molds. In a bowl, beat the egg with the oil, honey and yogurt. The mixture has to be well homogeneous, well unified and without lumps. Reservation. Sift the flour with the matcha tea and baking powder. Add the sugar, the egg mixture and stir well until you get a smooth cream. Grease the molds or place some paper molds inside. Pour the dough into the molds and cook in a double boiler for 12 to 14 minutes, over low heat.To check if the cakes are done, do the toothpick test. To do this, insert a toothpick into the dough and, if it comes out dry, you can remove the molds from the heat. Although they are very aromatic when hot, fresh from the oven, they are more digestible and healthy if we let them cool before eating. These matcha tea cupcakes can be eaten hot or cold. They can also be stored for 2 or 3 days in an airtight container, after which they can be eaten cold or steamed, to enjoy them warm at tea time, and regain their softness. Did you like this recipe for cupcakes with matcha tea? Leave us your opinions and comments.