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Pistachio Strawberry Cupcakes

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Delicate and nutty Pistachio Strawberry Cupcakes topped with bright strawberry buttercream, perfect for spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios (out of shell), 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, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 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. Grind the pistachios in a food processor until fine crumbs are formed.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3/4 cup of the pistachio crumbs.
  4. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixer until creamy.
  5. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sour cream to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and then the milk, mixing until just combined.
  7. If using, add green gel food coloring and gently fold.
  8. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 19 to 22 minutes.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, process freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and then beat softened butter with confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.
  12. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature for smoother mixing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: cupcakes, pistachio, strawberry, dessert, baking

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