Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a delightful tropical treat that’s perfect for celebrations or an afternoon sweet fix. These cupcakes combine the refreshing taste of mango with sweet strawberries, topped with a stunning sunset swirl frosting that will wow your guests. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply craving something delicious at home, these easy-to-make cupcakes are sure to brighten your day. Customize them with different fruit fillings or frosting colors to make them uniquely yours!
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
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (for filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp mango purée (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp strawberry purée (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; color one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
- Pipe colorful frosting onto cupcakes in a swirl pattern.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg