Description
Bright, tropical Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder (Acts as a leavening agent.)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (Enhances flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened for easy creaming.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Sweetens cupcakes.)
- 2 large Eggs (Provides structure and moisture.)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (Adds depth of flavor.)
- 1 cup Milk (Any dairy or non-dairy alternatives work.)
- 1 cup Mango Purée (Infuses tropical flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam (Adds a burst of flavor.)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (Sweetens and thickens frosting.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Contributes to a light and creamy frosting.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in the milk and mango purée until combined.
- Gently stir in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes on a wire rack until completely cool.
- Fill each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or a knife.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; mix one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
- Pipe the swirled frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh fruit slices.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg