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Pistachio Strawberry Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes featuring a rich pistachio base topped with vibrant strawberry frosting, perfect for any celebration.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 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. Grind the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. Prepare pans and oven by preheating to 350°F (177°C) and lining muffin pans.
  3. Combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3/4 cup of the pistachio crumbs in a bowl.
  4. Cream the softened butter and sugar until creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the egg whites, vanilla, almond extract, and sour cream; mix until combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients and milk gradually, mixing until just smooth.
  7. Optional: Fold in green gel food coloring if using.
  8. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 19 to 22 minutes.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  10. Prepare strawberry powder by processing freeze-dried strawberries.
  11. Make frosting by beating softened butter and adding confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

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