Pistachio Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

A soft, nutty cupcake topped with creamy vanilla frosting—perfect for spring gatherings, parties, or whenever you need a sweet pastel treat!

Ingredients:
For the Pistachio Cupcakes:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted ground pistachios (finely processed)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
A drop of green food coloring (optional)

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 to 3½ cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp milk or cream

Optional Toppings:
Crushed pistachios
Green sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

2. Mix the dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.

3. Prepare the batter:
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
Mix in milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Add green food coloring if using.

4. Combine:
Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet, mixing until just combined.

5. Bake:
Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting:
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
Add vanilla and milk/cream and beat until light and fluffy.

Assemble & Decorate:
Pipe or spread buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.

Top with crushed pistachios, green sprinkles, or a touch of edible glitter for that extra magic.

Serve and Enjoy!
Light, nutty, and perfectly sweet—these cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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