Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings a burst of tropical flavor to any occasion. These vibrant cupcakes combine the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the tartness of strawberries, creating a deliciously balanced dessert. Topped with an eye-catching sunset swirl buttercream, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also look stunning, making them perfect for parties, picnics, or simply as a cozy treat at home. Easy to prepare, anyone can whip up this recipe and impress friends and family with their colorful presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate milk and mango purée into the wet ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed. Fill liners about ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake with strawberry jam.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in cream and flavorings before dividing into three bowls for swirling colors.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes in a sunset swirl design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg