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Perfect Rose Water Pistachio Cupcakes Easy Buttercream Flower Recipe

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Delicate cupcakes infused with rose water and toasted pistachios, topped with silky smooth buttercream flowers. A perfect balance of floral and nutty flavors for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure rose water
  • ¾ cup (90g) shelled pistachios, finely chopped and lightly toasted
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar, sifted (for buttercream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or cream (for buttercream)
  • Food coloring gel, assorted colors (for buttercream flowers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  6. Mix in rose water and whole milk.
  7. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients in three additions, gently folding with a spatula to keep batter airy.
  8. Fold in toasted pistachios evenly.
  9. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with batter.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  13. Divide buttercream into bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
  14. Fill piping bags fitted with flower tips and pipe buttercream flowers on cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Toast pistachios carefully to avoid burning and unlock their flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for a lighter crumb. Practice piping buttercream flowers on parchment paper before decorating cupcakes. Buttercream consistency can be adjusted with milk or powdered sugar. Store cupcakes in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.

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