Matcha Flag Cupcakes

So it seems Sunday really is turning into my baking day, I am strangely addicted to baking and perfecting of late. These latest cupcakes are Matcha, that very strange, bright green ground tea powder that is said to work wonders for you. It’s super rich in anti-oxidants and perks you up a treat, which is just what we all need on these very chilly October days. I am a green tea addict so Matcha makes for the perfect cake, not to mention the novelty factor of chowing down on bright, lush green sponge – grassy.

The colour of the cupcakes really inspired me to create some new cake decorations, as nothing in my baking cupboard matched the green brief. I’ve seen some text flags in cupcakes on other blogs and they are a favourite of Amy Atlas, but with the Japanese feel to Matcha this oriental paper seemed more fitting. The flags themselves are so simple to make all you need is paper and cocktail sticks – and a dab of glue.

It’s been a very relaxing weekend here in Highbury, there’s been lots of cycling, eating steak at Garufa, watching Strictly Come Dancing and listening to my new music lovelies (Mumford and Sons, Hockey and Sky Larkin). Currently hatching craft plans for Christmas – I can’t wait! I will be posting up some of these recipes soon, just working out a place to locate them on the blog.