Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of these Rose and Pistachio Cupcakes, featuring a moist crumb and creamy frosting, perfect for any elegant occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake tin with beautiful liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the milk and rose water, stirring gently until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy for frosting.
- Frost each cooled cupcake and sprinkle additional pistachios on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Bake a day in advance and frost just before serving to maintain freshness. Consider substituting nuts or adding cardamom for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, rose, pistachio, dessert, baking, elegant treats