Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors that bring a burst of sunshine to any occasion. With their vibrant mango and strawberry combination, these cupcakes are not just visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for summer parties, birthday celebrations, or casual get-togethers, they feature a unique sunset swirl buttercream that adds an eye-catching touch to your dessert table. Each bite offers a sweet surprise with a strawberry jam center, making them an unforgettable treat for your taste buds. Easy to bake and fun to decorate, these cupcakes will impress guests and elevate your baking game!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract, followed by milk and mango purée.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter with powdered sugar and adding heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; tint one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
- Use piping bags to create the sunset swirl effect on each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg