Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes: A Delightful Recipe!
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delightful treat that brings a taste of summer to any occasion. Featuring a moist cupcake infused with tropical mango and sweet strawberry jam, these cupcakes are topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream that is both beautiful and easy to create. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a sweet indulgence at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and brighten up your dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you will have fun making these colorful delights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 the 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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and mango purée until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar; mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and fruit purées.
- Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake in colorful swirls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg