Description

If you’re in search of a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of summer, look no further than these Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes! Bursting with tropical flavors from fresh mango and sweet strawberries, these delightful cupcakes are perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Their stunning sunset swirl buttercream frosting adds an artistic flair, making them not only delicious but visually appealing too. Easy enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow guests, these cupcakes are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply indulging after a busy week, let’s dive into this delightful recipe!

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)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
5. Mix in milk and mango purée until smooth.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
7. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before filling and frosting.
9. Fill centers with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
10. Prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in heavy cream and extracts.
11. Divide frosting into three bowls; color two with mango and strawberry purées.
12. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes in swirls to create the sunset effect.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg