Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a tropical delight that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes and strawberries in every bite. These cupcakes feature a hidden strawberry jam center, adding an extra layer of flavor to each treat. Topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to summer picnics. Easy to prepare with simple steps, even novice bakers can impress guests with these vibrant desserts. Elevate your dessert table with these charming cupcakes that promise to bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 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, mixing in vanilla extract and milk followed by mango purée.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about ¾ 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 butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and blend in heavy cream and extracts.
- Color frosting using mango and strawberry purées as desired, pipe onto cupcakes in a swirl pattern.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg