Rose & Pistachio Cupcakes

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Hope I'm not making you crazy with all these pink themed recipes. I've come across a lot of delicious recipes in the past few weeks, all in pink. Only difficulty was choosing my favorites as I wanted to try all of them. I love all things Pink! And if you are like me, you would love these cupcakes. Try these delicious & cute cupcakes with crushed pistachio nuts and a hint of fragrant rosewater to create a very special treat for your loved ones :)

Rose & Pistachio Cupcakes
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Serves: 12

Ingredients :

For the cupcakes :

• 120 gm.  butter, softened
• 160 gm.  caster sugar

• 1 tsp.  rosewater
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 200 gm.  self-raising flour
• 1 tsp.  baking powder

• 2 tbsp.  milk

• 50 gm.  pistachios, chopped

For the butter-cream :

• 120 gm.  butter, softened
• 200 gm.  icing sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp.  rosewater
• 2 tbsp.  milk , as required
• Chopped pistachios, for garnish

Method :

For the cupcakes : 

• Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
• Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl and set aside. 
• In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the rosewater. 
• Fold in half the sifted flour, then the milk, then the rest of the flour, gently folding well to combine after each addition.
• Gently fold in the pistachios.
• Spoon the cupcake mixture into the cupcake cases and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a cocktail stick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
• Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place on wire racks to cool completely.

For the butter-cream : 

• In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
• Gradually add the sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.
• Add the rosewater and milk ( as required ).
• Fill a piping bag with butter-cream and pipe onto the cupcakes.
• Garnish with chopped pistachios.

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