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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are delightful tropical-inspired treats featuring moist mango-infused cupcakes filled with sweet strawberry jam.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing Bowls
  • piping bag

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 cups mango purée fresh or canned

Filling

  • 0.25 cups strawberry jam

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons mango purée
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry purée

Instructions
 

Cupcake Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate larger bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the milk and mango purée.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently just until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Hollow out a small center portion of each cupcake and fill with strawberry jam.

Frosting Preparation

  • Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to beat.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is smooth.
  • Divide the frosting into three bowls. Mix one with mango purée and the other with strawberry purée.
  • Place all three colored frostings side-by-side into a piping bag for a sunset swirl effect.
  • Pipe the tri-colored frosting onto the cupcakes using swirled motions.
  • Garnish each cupcake with a small slice of fresh strawberry or mango.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter. Use fresh or high-quality canned mango purée for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute with plant-based alternatives. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cupcakes, Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, Summer Desserts, tropical treats, vegetarian desserts
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