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Luscious Pistachio Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Delicately flavored pistachio cupcakes topped with smooth vanilla buttercream frosting for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 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 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 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. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the 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. Cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with crushed pistachios if desired.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett