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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Matcha Frosting with Cream Cheese

    Oct 4, 2022 by Asha · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    This frosting is not only delicious; the naturally green colour of this matcha frosting is absolutely gorgeous. Lush cream cheese and real vanilla bean seeds make this frosting even more luxe, which is pretty special for a frosting that is so easy to make.

    Cupcakes decorated with green matcha frosting. this recipe

    The lovely green colour is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations; but also works wonderfully for spring or Christmas baking. It is excellent for decorating cakes, cupcakes, brownies, donuts, and more!

    For another beautiful frosting, I suggest that you check out my fresh cherry frosting recipe. It's a fan favourite and absolutely delightful.

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    A close up of matcha frosting showing its bright green colour.

    Ingredients

    • Matcha - Made of powdered green tea leaves, Japanese matcha is available in both culinary grade and ceremonial grade. For the purpose of baking, cooking, and in things such as this frosting, culinary grade is the best option as it is more affordable and has a stronger flavour that holds up better when used with other ingredients that may have competing flavours.
    • Cream cheese
    • Unsalted butter - Use unsalted butter instead of salted butter in baking and dessert recipes. You may be wondering why since we add salt later. This is because the amount of salt in butter can greatly vary depending on the brand, so this way you have more control of the flavour.
    • Vanilla bean
    • Confectioner's sugar
    • Salt
    • Milk

    See the recipe card below for quantities.

    Substitutions

    Vanilla bean - Substitute the vanilla bean seeds with a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

    Instructions

    Add room temperature cream cheese and butter into a stand mixer or medium bowl and beat until fluffy.

    Cut into vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Discard the pod.

    Add vanilla bean seeds, matcha powder, and salt into the bowl with the cream cheese and butter mixture. Mix well to combine.

    Stir in powdered sugar and mix well. Add more sugar to taste if you would like your icing to be sweeter. 

    If your frosting comes out a little thicker than desired, you can add a splash of milk - no more than ¼ teaspoon at a time. Be careful not to make it too runny. Adding some more powdered sugar will thicken it again, but also make it sweeter.

    A wooden spoon stirring frosting in a bowl.

    Equipment

    You can make this frosting with a stand mixer, with a hand mixer, or by hand. The important thing is that you whip the cream cheese and butter together very well. I typically make mine using my Kitchenaid stand mixer.

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    Storage

    Because of the cream cheese in this matcha frosting, baked goods decorated with it are safe to leave out at a cool room temperature for up to eight hours before they should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Leftover frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to three months. For information on how to freeze and thaw it properly, see this freezing cream cheese frosting guide.

    Tip for Success

    Room temperature - Dairy ingredients should be room temperature for this recipe. Cold ingredients simply won't combine properly, resulting in uneven lumps. Set them out an hour or two before you start.

    FAQ

    What does matcha frosting go with?

    Matcha frosting pairs wonderfully with chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla bean, citrus, black sesame, almond, and peanut butter flavours.

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    Cupcakes decorated with green matcha frosting.

    Matcha Frosting with Cream Cheese

    5 from 11 reviews
    • Author: Asha
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 ¼ cups 1x
    • Category: Frosting
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This matcha frosting with cream cheese is delicious and easy to make, not to mention gorgeous! The green colour is incredibly luxe.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, room temperature

    3 tablespoons (42.6 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

    1 vanilla bean

    3 teaspoons matcha powder

    pinch of salt

    1 ½ cups (195 g) powdered sugar, or more to taste

    splash of milk, if needed


    Instructions

    Add room temperature cream cheese and butter into a stand mixer or medium bowl and beat until fluffy.

    Cut into vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Discard the pod.

    Add vanilla bean seeds, matcha powder, and salt into the bowl with the cream cheese and butter mixture. Mix well to combine.

    Stir in powdered sugar and mix well. Add more sugar to taste if you would like your icing to be sweeter. 

    If your frosting comes out a little thicker than desired, you can add a splash of milk - no more than ¼ teaspoon at a time. Be careful not to make it too runny. Adding some more powdered sugar will thicken it again, but also make it sweeter.


    Equipment

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 0.8oz
    • Calories: 161
    • Sugar: 9 g
    • Sodium: 72.1 mg
    • Fat: 10.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
    • Protein: 2.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 33 mg

    Keywords: matcha frosting

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    1. Holly Jade Biron says

      March 26, 2019 at 12:10 am

      Hmmm, I may just have to make these for the boys'classes last day of school treats.






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      • Asha says

        March 26, 2019 at 1:14 am

        That would be great, kids would love the colour.

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    2. Kenna says

      June 08, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      This is so good! I love that there is no food coloring in it






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      • Asha says

        June 08, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks Kenna! Natural colour is the best 🙂

        Reply
    3. Shannon G. says

      June 21, 2019 at 10:48 pm

      delicious, used on chocolate cupcakes






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      • Asha says

        June 23, 2019 at 12:31 pm

        Sounds yummy!

        Reply
    4. Jamie says

      July 10, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Came out just a pretty as in the pictures. It's delicious too!






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      • Asha says

        July 13, 2019 at 12:19 pm

        Amazing. Thank you.

        Reply
    5. Cathy F says

      June 23, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      This was the icing on my 'mini' cupcakes. Excuse the pun. lol
      Adding to my favourites.






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      • Asha says

        June 24, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        Lol! Glad you liked it, thanks

        Reply
    6. Corina says

      July 03, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      I have a friend who loves matcha. Madeplaincupcakes coated wih this frosting for here baby shower.






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      • Asha says

        July 11, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        Great idea. Hope she loved them 🙂

        Reply
    7. Beverly says

      August 06, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      This frosting proved to be the perfect filling for my sandwich oatmeal cookies.






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      • Asha says

        August 08, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Mmm sounds delicious

        Reply
    8. Nadine says

      October 26, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Matcha is a fav of mine. It was super delicious on your carrot cake cupcakes.






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      • Asha says

        October 26, 2020 at 11:45 pm

        Thanks! I love that combo too

        Reply
    9. Marla says

      November 18, 2020 at 11:09 am

      Gotta love matcha. I made this to icing my sugar cookeies which I made for a baby shower.
      Flavour combo is great.






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      • Asha says

        November 18, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks! I'm a huge matcha fan too.

        Reply
    10. Angela says

      February 13, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake. We alll loved it.






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      • Asha says

        February 15, 2021 at 3:42 pm

        That's awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
    11. Kelly says

      April 10, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      Loved this.






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      • Asha says

        April 12, 2021 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply

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