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Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes

Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes: Bloom with Delight

Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes are delightful treats that celebrate the enchanting combination of rose and pistachio, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Juice of about 1/2 small lemon
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use almond extract for a twist
  • 2/3 cup Granulated White Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends work too
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness
  • a few drops Vegan Green Food Dye Optional
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachio Kernels Walnuts or pecans can be used as alternatives
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Quality brand recommended
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Food Grade Rose Water Substitute with vanilla extract if needed
  • a few drops Vegan Red Food Dye Optional
For Decoration
  • mini Dried Rose Buds For decoration, not for eating

Equipment

  • Mini cupcake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 340ºF (170ºC) and prepare your mini cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy milk with lemon juice. Add olive oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and sea salt, mixing until combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually stir in the dry mix into the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Add a few drops of green food dye to the batter and fold in the chopped pistachios.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter and bake for 12.5 minutes at 340ºF. Reduce to 320ºF and bake for an additional 12.5 minutes until golden.
  6. For the frosting, cream vegan butter with powdered sugar, then slowly mix in lemon juice and rose water, adding food dye if desired.
  7. After baking, cool cupcakes for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  8. Decorate the cooled cupcakes with rose buttercream and top with chopped pistachios and dried rose buds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and avoid overmixing for the best texture in cupcakes.

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