Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant, tropical treat that delights the senses and brightens any occasion. With their fluffy texture and a delightful surprise of sweet strawberry jam at the center, these cupcakes are topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream frosting in shades of yellow-orange and pink-red. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply as a refreshing dessert, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends. The combination of mango and strawberry creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is both sweet and refreshing. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you whipping up these beautiful treats in no time.
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 (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- 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
- 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 together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- For frosting: beat softened butter until creamy, mix in powdered sugar gradually, then add heavy cream and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into three bowls; tint one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
- Pipe colorful frosting onto each cupcake to create the sunset swirl effect.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg