Description
Pistachio St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the festive occasion! Bursting with the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios and topped with a creamy frosting, these mini treats are perfect for any gathering. Each bite offers a moist texture and an irresistible sweetness that will have your guests reaching for seconds. Plus, their vibrant green color adds a touch of holiday cheer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup coarsely chopped roasted pistachios
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped pistachios.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, and pistachio paste until creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg