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Pickle Cupcakes Recipe

Pickle Cupcakes Recipe
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These Pickle Cupcakes are a unique twist on traditional cupcakes, combining sweet and tangy flavors for a surprising treat. Moist and flavorful, with a hint of dill pickle in the batter and frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for those looking to try something different or add a fun element to a party spread.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, chopped pickles, pickle juice, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Bake: Spoon batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and pickle juice until fluffy. Add garlic powder if desired. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped pickles.

Notes

  • These unique cupcakes balance sweet and tangy flavors—perfect for adventurous eaters or novelty party treats.
  • Adjust pickle juice for more or less tang in the frosting.

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