White Chocolate Cupcakes With Honey Pistachio Frosting


Vaughan Russian Introductions

These White Chocolate Cupcakes are a fancy way to enjoy a sweet treat. The honey pistachio frosting gives each bite a unique taste and a great crunch. Great for special events or whenever you want to treat yourself.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Fold in the melted white chocolate and 1/4 cup of honey until the batter is smooth

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting

In a bowl, beat the room temperature butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, honey, and finely chopped pistachios

Beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the honey pistachio frosting

Sprinkle some finely chopped pistachios on top of each cupcake for garnish

Serve and enjoy your delightful White Chocolate Cupcakes With Honey Pistachio Frosting


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