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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

Delight in the vibrant Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a perfect blend of mango and strawberry flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Milk Consider almond milk or other dairy-free alternatives.
  • ¾ cup Mango Purée Can swap with peach or pineapple purée.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works for dairy-free option.
  • Strawberry Purée Strawberry Purée

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mix, then add ½ cup of milk and ¾ cup of mango purée.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Fill each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
  9. Beat ½ cup of softened butter until creamy and gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and ¼ cup of heavy cream.
  10. Divide frosting into three bowls and mix in mango purée and strawberry purée for color.
  11. Pipe the frostings side by side onto each cupcake to create a sunset effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for chilled cupcakes.

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