"These soft and fluffy pistachio cupcakes with creamy strawberry frosting have the most wonderful sweet, fresh, and nutty flavors!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
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1 and 3/4 cups (200g) cake flour*
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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3 large egg whites, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
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1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream at room temperature*
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1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk at room temperature*
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optional: 1 tiny drop green food coloring3
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1 cup (10-12g) freeze-dried strawberries
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1 cup (235g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar
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3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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salt, to taste
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optional for garnish: fresh strawberry slices