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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes mixing tropical mango with bright strawberries, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Then, mix in the milk and mango purée.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with the batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until they are golden and set. Let them cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, use a piping bag or small knife to fill the center of each cupcake with strawberry jam.
  8. For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar.
  9. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  10. Divide the frosting into three bowls: one for plain vanilla frosting, one mixed with mango purée (for a yellow-orange color), and one mixed with strawberry purée (for a pink-red color).
  11. Add each colored frosting side-by-side in a piping bag to create a “sunset swirl” effect.
  12. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in swirls.
  13. Optional: Garnish each cupcake with a small slice of strawberry or mango for extra flair.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened before mixing, do not overmix for light cupcakes, and consider using store-bought purées for convenience.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: cupcakes, mango, strawberry, dessert, sweet treats