Description
Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream are a delightful fusion of nutty and fruity flavors that will transport your taste buds to dessert paradise. These moist cupcakes feature a rich pistachio base topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream, making them perfect for any celebration or cozy afternoon treat. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, these treats are sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachio flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (mashed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pistachio flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Add the softened butter and mix until creamy.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip together the softened butter and powdered sugar for the frosting. Gradually add mashed strawberries until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the strawberry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg