Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a delightful treat that brings a tropical twist to any celebration. These colorful cupcakes feature a refreshing blend of mango and strawberry, topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream frosting that is sure to impress guests of all ages. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or just because, this easy-to-follow recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create a show-stopping dessert that not only looks beautiful but tastes incredible. Enjoy the fun of decorating each cupcake while letting your creativity shine!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 (for filling)
- 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 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 together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam using a piping bag.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide frosting into three portions; color one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée. Pipe onto cupcakes for a sunset swirl effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg