Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delicious treat that beautifully combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the tartness of strawberries. These delightful cupcakes, topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream, are perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or simply as a sweet indulgence. Their eye-catching colors and flavors make them a standout dessert that will impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, this easy recipe will guide you step by step to create mouthwatering cupcakes that are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup mango purée (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp mango purée (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp strawberry purée (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before filling each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cream and fruit purées.
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake in swirls for a stunning presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg