Description
Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream are a delightful blend of nutty and fruity flavors, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. These light and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a creamy strawberry frosting, creating a dessert that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Whether it’s a birthday party or an afternoon snack, these cupcakes will surely impress everyone with their vibrant colors and unique flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the ground pistachios.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
- For the strawberry buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and strawberry puree until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with strawberry buttercream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg