Description
Delicate rosewater meets buttery pistachio in these soft, fragrant cupcakes crowned with a light pink rose buttercream. The crumb is tender, the nuts add gentle crunch, and every bite tastes like a little celebration.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
150 g unsalted butter, softened
150 g caster sugar
150 g self raising flour
3 medium eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp rosewater
65 g pistachios, chopped finely
Decoration
125 g unsalted butter, room temperature
450 g icing sugar
Pink food colouring
3 to 5 drops rosewater
Chopped pistachios
Freeze dried raspberries
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180 C, 160 C fan. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with cupcake cases.
2. Cream together the unsalted butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the self raising flour, eggs, baking powder, and rosewater, then beat until fully combined and smooth.
4. Fold in the finely chopped pistachios, taking care not to deflate the batter.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the cases, about two thirds full per case.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until tops are lightly golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Mine usually take 18 minutes.
7. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely before decorating.
8. Make the buttercream. Beat the room temperature butter until smooth and slightly paler, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Gradually add the icing sugar while mixing, about 100 to 150 g at a time, until fully incorporated. Beat 4 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
10. Add pink food colouring to your desired shade and 3 to 5 drops of rosewater. Mix until evenly tinted and aromatic.
11. Pipe the buttercream onto cooled cupcakes using an open star tip or spread with a spatula.
12. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and a few freeze dried raspberries. Enjoy
Notes
Storage Keep cupcakes in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Bring chilled cupcakes to room temperature before serving for the softest texture.
Freezing Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature, then frost.
Rosewater strength Rosewater is potent. Start with the listed amount and add more by drops only if needed.
Texture tips Do not overmix after adding flour. Overmixing can make the crumb dense. Beat buttercream longer for extra lightness.
Dietary notes Vegetarian. Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, and tree nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert, Fusion