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Luscious Pistachio Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Delicate pistachio cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting for a perfect balance of nutty and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
  • Crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Once cupcakes are cooled, frost and garnish with crushed pistachios.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog