Decadent, yet incredibly Easy Pistachio Cupcakes with Pistachio Frosting uses a cake mix as a short cut and super easy not too sweet frosting recipe that tastes amazing!
All Required Ingredients for Cake Mixeggs, oil, water, etc.
3.4ouncespistachio pudding mix
For the Frosting:
3.4ouncespistachio pudding mix
2cupsunsalted butterroom temperature
¼teaspoonssalt
¾cupheavy cream
½teaspoonsvanilla extract
¾cuppowdered sugar
Instructions
For Cupcakes:
In a large bowl, mix the white cake mix, pistachio pudding and required ingredients according to cake mix box.
1 box white cake mix, 3.4 ounces pistachio pudding mix, All Required Ingredients for Cake Mix
Fill cupcake liners about 1/2-3/4 full of batter.
Bake as directed on cake mix packaging. Remove and allow to cool.
For Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
2 cups unsalted butter
On low speed, add the pudding mix and salt and beat until blended.
3.4 ounces pistachio pudding mix, 1/4 teaspoons salt
Slowly add the cream, just a little at a time. Once it's all blended, turn your mixer up to high and beat it all for 3-5 minutes. Turn it off.
3/4 cup heavy cream
Add the powdered sugar and turn it back to high and beat for 3-5 minutes to be sure everything is incorporated fully and no grittiness from powdered sugar or pudding mix remains. Add the vanilla and beat again for about a minute or two.
3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fill a piping bag with frosting and pipe as desired.
Decorate the top with whatever you want. We went with shredded coconut and mini marshmallows.
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Notes
If you want your frosting a little thinner, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream until you get it to the required consistency.
If you want your frosting a little sweeter, add a couple of tablespoons of powdered sugar until you have it the way you prefer it.
Store these cupcakes in the refrigerator due to the cream used. When ready to serve, simply remove from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes beforehand. If serving outside in the heat or hot sun, fridge to table will work fine.