Pistachio Cupcakes

Cupcakes

• 70 g pistachio nuts, unsalted, plus 1 Tbsp for garnishing, roughly chopped
• 170 g unsalted butter, soft
• 170 g caster sugar
• 140 g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 5 - 10 drops pistachio nut extract, to taste

Mascarpone Icing

• 200 g mascarpone
• 300 g double cream
• 120 g icing sugar
• 8 - 12 drops pistachio nut extract, to taste