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Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes

Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes that Steal the Show

Delight in Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes that combine nutty pistachios with a floral twist, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Soy Milk or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to create vegan buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour mix
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vegan Green Food Dye adjust for desired shade
  • 1/2 cup Raw Pistachio Kernels chopped
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Rose Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vegan Red Food Dye adjust for desired color
For Decoration
  • Dried Rose Buds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • cupcake tins
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 340ºF (170ºC) and line your mini cupcake tins with festive liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy milk and lemon juice. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add extra virgin olive oil, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and sea salt to the vegan buttermilk mixture. Blend until combined.
  4. Incorporate all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda into your wet mixture. Stir gently until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in vegan green food dye and chopped raw pistachio kernels.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter and bake for about 25 minutes.
  7. While the cupcakes are baking, cream softened vegan butter, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Mix in lemon juice and rose water to the buttercream, adjusting to taste.
  9. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Use a piping bag to swirl the rose buttercream frosting on each cupcake. Garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose buds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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