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Fluffy Raspberry Pistachio Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 1 cups fresh raspberries
  • 0.5 cups chopped pistachios
Filling
  • 0.5 cups raspberry jam
  • 0.5 cups mascarpone cheese
Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Garnish
  • Fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the raspberries and chopped pistachios.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Frosting
  1. For the filling, mix together the raspberry jam and mascarpone cheese until smooth.
  2. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a small knife to cut out a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with the raspberry mascarpone mixture.
  3. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Frost the filled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios.

Notes

Handle the raspberries gently to avoid bleeding into the batter. Room-temperature ingredients blend more evenly. For even baking, rotate the pan halfway through if your oven has hot spots.