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mini vegan rose pistachio cupcakes with pale pink frosting swirled on top
Anderson Jorge

Vegan mini rose pistachio cupcakes

Vegan mini rose pistachio cupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 mini cupcakes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ground pistachios finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk almond, soy, oat, etc.
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil like canola or refined coconut
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
For the frosting:
  • 1 cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 –3 cups powdered sugar confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water
  • Optional garnish: chopped pistachios dried rose petals

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the non-dairy milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and rose water.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined — do not overmix.
  5. Scoop the batter evenly into the mini liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for about 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting: beat the vegan butter in a bowl until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth, adding non-dairy milk as needed to reach spreading consistency.
  10. Beat in the rose water until evenly distributed.
  11. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag or spatula.
  12. Garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals if desired.

Notes

  • Fat: ~7–9 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~14–18 g
  • Protein: ~2–3 g
  • Sugar: ~7–10 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g