Pistachio cupcakes

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Pistachio cupcakes
50 min.
12
312kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with a touch of elegance, look no further than these decadent Pistachio Cupcakes! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds, but they also bring a pop of color and a bit of sparkle to your dessert table. With each bite, you'll experience a soft and fluffy texture, beautifully complemented by a luscious mint-green icing that is both enticing and delectable.

These cupcakes are vegetarian-friendly, making them a fantastic choice for gatherings where everyone can indulge without worry. Crafted with high-quality ingredients like golden caster sugar, very soft butter, and, of course, fresh pistachios, these cupcakes promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that won’t disappoint. Whether you're celebrating a special birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply treating yourself, this recipe serves 12 people and is sure to become a popular favorite.

Not only are they delicious, but they are also visually appealing, adorned with edible glitter that adds an extra sparkle. The combination of flavors makes these cupcakes the perfect dessert to impress your guests or simply enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. Ready in just 50 minutes, you can whip up these pistachio delights in no time, making them a must-try for every home baker. So why wait? Grab your apron and let's create these scrumptious Pistachio Cupcakes that everyone will rave about!

Ingredients

  • 100 pistachios 
  • 140 golden caster sugar 
  • 140 butter soft
  •  eggs 
  • 140 self-raising flour 
  • tbsp milk 
  • 12 servings edible glitter 
  • 250 icing sugar sifted
  • 12 servings mint food colouring green

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • skewers
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. Put 85g pistachios into a food processor with about half the sugar, then whizz until very finely chopped. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the remaining sugar, butter, eggs, flour and milk and beat until smooth. Divide between cases, then bake on a low shelf for 22-25 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. For the icing, mix just enough water into the icing sugar to get a very thick but still runny icing just add 1 tbsp of water at a time. Stir in enough food colouring to give a pretty, pale green colour. If any cakes poke above the top of the cases, trim with a small knife, or scoop out with a teaspoon being very careful not to release any of the case from the sides of the cake. Put a generous spoonful of icing on each cake and let it gently spread to cover. Chop the remaining pistachios and scatter these over with a pinch of edible glitter. Set, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein5.42%
Fat40.36%
Carbs54.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.42
Glycemic Load
5.85
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.3543478172758%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.61mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.21kcal
15.61%
Fat:14.34g
22.05%
Saturated Fat:6.83g
42.71%
Carbohydrates:43.34g
14.45%
Net Carbohydrates:42.2g
15.35%
Sugar:32.7g
36.33%
Cholesterol:53.11mg
17.7%
Sodium:91.81mg
3.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.33g
8.66%
Selenium:7.97µg
11.38%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.15%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.37%
Phosphorus:76.25mg
7.62%
Vitamin A:376.09IU
7.52%
Copper:0.14mg
7.09%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.92%
Fiber:1.14g
4.55%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.14%
Magnesium:15.91mg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.93%
Potassium:135.31mg
3.87%
Iron:0.66mg
3.65%
Calcium:34.99mg
3.5%
Folate:12.01µg
3%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.98%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.44%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.27%