Hormone-Loving Matcha Cupcakes
Slow Days & Matcha Olive Oil Cupcakes: A Hormone-Nourishing Treat.
As I rest into my menstrual phase, I find myself craving comfort, warmth, and gentle nourishment. Today, that looked like baking matcha olive oil cupcakes — a sweet, hormone-loving indulgence to honor this slower rhythm.
Ingredients
Cupcakes (makes ~12)
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup brown sugar (or any other sweetener)
2 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a 1:1 substitute)
3 tbsp milk
1 1/4 cup flour (cake flour for fluffier cupcakes, or all-purpose flour)
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp matcha powder
Matcha Frosting Cream (enough for 12 cupcakes)
115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1-2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tsp matcha powder (high quality for best color & taste)
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (adjust for consistency)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil and sugar until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth, then stir in sour cream and milk.
Sift in flour, baking powder, and matcha powder. Mix until just combined — avoid overmixing.
Divide batter evenly into liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until pale and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and matcha powder until evenly combined and lump-free.
Gradually add the sugar–matcha mixture to the butter, starting on low speed, then increasing to medium.
Add cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if desired, then beat for another 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula, and finish with a light dusting of matcha powder.
Enjoy these matcha cupcakes as a little moment just for you — soft, green, and comforting, they’re the perfect treat for slow afternoons, creative inspiration, or simply honoring your body and your cycle.
