Best 5 St Patricks Day Pistachio Cupcakes Recipes
St. Patrick's Day, that joyous celebration of Irish culture and heritage, is just around the corner. And what better way to commemorate this special occasion than with a delectable treat that captures the spirit of the day? Enter pistachio cupcakes, a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant green color of Ireland with the sweet, nutty flavor of pistachios. These cupcakes are a perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day gathering, whether you're hosting a festive party or simply enjoying a cozy celebration at home. With their festive appearance and irresistible taste, these pistachio cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
REAL PISTACHIO CUPCAKES
St. Patrick would certainly give his approval. Because these cupcakes are the real deal! No pudding mixes here, just roasted pistachios. A wonderfully not-too-sweet pale green cupcake that is sure to please. Easy and quick to make, too!
Provided by Candice
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Blend pistachios with 1/2 cup sugar in a blender until finely ground.
- Sift all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat 1 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat one egg at a time into the creamy butter mixture, thoroughly integrating each egg before adding the next.
- Stir milk and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
- Alternately stir flour mixture and milk mixture in small amounts into the butter mixture beginning and ending with the flour mixture; stir just until it comes together into a batter. Fold the ground pistachios into the batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in the muffin cups for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKES
These St. Patrick's Day cupcakes go super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavor and their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. -Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Add food coloring to frosting if desired; frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CUPCAKES
"On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities," explains Susan Frantz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Green is dominant in most of the food we serve, so these cupcakes tinted with pistachio pudding mix are a perfect addition.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PISTACHIO CAKE
This pastel-green, easy-to-make cake is super moist with a light, creamy frosting that is perfect for any holiday like Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, etc. This cake and the yummy frosting can be adapted with almost any flavor pudding. Experiment away!
Provided by TheRecycleChef
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Beat cake mix, vegetable oil, club soda, eggs, and 1 package pistachio pudding mix together in a bowl until blended; pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn cake onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Beat milk, 1 package pistachio pudding mix, and whipped topping mix together in a bowl using an electric mixer on high until frosting forms stiff peaks. Spread frosting on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 376.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
PISTACHIO CAKE
Mom is well-known for her holiday cookies, candies and cakes. This delicious dessert starts conveniently with a cake mix and instant pudding. You're sure to get requests for second helpings when you serve it. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pistachios. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting. Garnish with whole pistachios and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality pistachio pudding mix to ensure the best flavor.
- For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
- Be sure to chill the cupcakes completely before frosting them, or the frosting will melt.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top of the cupcakes before serving.
Conclusion:
These St. Patrick's Day pistachio cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that is sure to impress your friends and family. With their moist pistachio cake, creamy pistachio frosting, and festive green color, these cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. So put on your green and get ready to enjoy these delicious cupcakes!
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