Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delightful treat that will brighten any occasion. These cupcakes beautifully combine the tropical sweetness of mango with the fresh tartness of strawberries, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream frosting, they are not only delicious but also visually striking, making them the perfect centerpiece for birthday parties, summer gatherings, or casual dessert indulgence at home. Easy to make and fully customizable, you can experiment with different fruit fillings and frosting colors to create a unique masterpiece that reflects your personal taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful cupcakes, sure to impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 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)
- 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 a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in milk and mango purée.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Fill cooled cupcakes with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; color one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
- Pipe colored frostings onto cupcakes in a swirling pattern.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg