Print

Pistachio Strawberry Cupcakes

Print Recipe

Delightful Pistachio Strawberry Cupcakes featuring a tender, nutty cake topped with creamy strawberry frosting.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground
  • 1 and 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Optional: 1 drop green gel food coloring
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (for frosting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Optional: pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Optional: fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
  • Optional: pistachio crumbs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3/4 cup pistachio crumbs.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sour cream to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing on low, then add whole milk until smooth.
  6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 19 to 22 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Process freeze-dried strawberries into a powder, then beat softened butter and mix with confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract for frosting.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with pistachio crumbs and fresh strawberry slices.
  10. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

For a stronger pistachio flavor, fold a tablespoon of ground pistachios into the frosting. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Keywords: cupcakes, pistachio, strawberry, dessert, spring flavors

Find it online: https://swifttasty.com/pistachio-strawberry-cupcakes/