Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delightful treat that combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the juicy flavor of strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or any special occasion, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also showcase a stunning sunset swirl buttercream that adds a touch of elegance to your dessert table. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create these eye-catching delights. Customize them with your favorite toppings and watch as they become the star of any gathering!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- 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 softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée. Mix well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Fill each cooled cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar then mix in heavy cream and flavors.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; color one with mango purée and one with strawberry purée.
- Pipe the colorful frosting onto each cupcake in swirls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg