Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delightful treat that combines the tropical flavors of mango with the sweetness of strawberries, all beautifully topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also look visually striking, making them an impressive addition to your dessert table. Each cupcake features a surprise center filled with luscious strawberry jam, enhancing the overall flavor experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, enjoying a summer picnic, or simply treating yourself at home, these cupcakes are sure to brighten your day.
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
- 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 one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract followed by milk and mango purée until blended.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar along with heavy cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide into three bowls adding mango purée to one bowl and strawberry purée to another for color.
- Use a piping bag to create the sunset swirl effect on each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (72g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg