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Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes

Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes That Wow Every Celebration

These Vegan Mini Rose Pistachio Cupcakes are light, airy, and perfect for any celebration, combining delightful flavors with a stunning presentation.
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: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Can substitute with oat milk
  • 1/2 small Lemon Juice Juice from half a small lemon
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Or use neutral oils like canola
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a twist
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Can use coconut sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher salt is a suitable alternative
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for optimal rising
  • few drops Vegan Green Food Dye Adjust based on desired shade
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Raw Pistachio Kernels Can substitute with another nut
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Can swap with coconut butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Choose organic for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Rose Water Vanilla extract or lemon juice can be alternatives
  • few drops Vegan Red Food Dye Adjust as needed for pastel pink
  • optional Dried Rose Buds For decoration, consider edible flowers

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 340ºF (170ºC) and prepare your mini cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy milk and lemon juice for 1 minute, then add olive oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt. Mix until creamy.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture and gently stir until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Add vegan green food dye and fold it into the batter. Then add chopped pistachios, stirring until evenly distributed.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway and bake in the preheated oven for 12.5 minutes; lower the temperature to 320ºF (160ºC) and bake for another 12.5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Cream together softened vegan butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar mixing thoroughly.
  2. Add lemon juice and rose water, blending until creamy and fluffy. Tint with vegan red food dye for the perfect pink color.
  3. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe the buttercream onto each cupcake and optionally decorate with chopped pistachios and dried rose buds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure vegan butter is softened for easy mixing; cupcakes must cool completely before frosting to avoid melting buttercream.

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