T-Virus Infection Cupcakes

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

3.Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.

4.Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

5.Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6.While the cupcakes cool, prepare the T-Virus filling. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and whisk in the green food coloring until fully combined. Allow to cool slightly.

7.Once cooled, use a small whisk or hand mixer to whip the mixture until it thickens slightly. Add powdered sugar to taste, mixing until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.

8.To create the eerie green tea frosting, beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and matcha green tea powder, mixing on low speed until combined.

9.Add milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.

10.Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake. Fill the center with the green T-Virus filling using a piping bag or spoon.

11.Frost each cupcake generously with the green tea frosting using a spatula or piping bag. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little matcha powder on top as a garnish.