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Real Pistachio Cupcakes: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Moist and flavorful Real Pistachio Cupcakes made with finely ground roasted pistachios for authentic nutty flavor. Light, subtly sweet, and perfect for celebrations or gatherings.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar, divided

1 cup roasted pistachio nut meats

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup cake flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 large eggs

⅔ cup milk, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. Combine ½ cup sugar and pistachios in a blender. Blend until finely ground.
  3. Sift together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat remaining 1 cup sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Combine milk and vanilla in a small bowl.
  7. Alternately stir flour mixture and milk mixture into the butter mixture in batches, starting and ending with flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
  8. Fold in the ground pistachios.
  9. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add pistachio-flavored frosting for extra nutty flavor.

Mix in white chocolate chips for sweet contrast.

Substitute milk with almond milk for a nutty undertone.

Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking for texture.

Use a blender or food processor to finely grind pistachios without making them oily.

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