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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes for a Tropical Escape

These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful tropical treat, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Verify freshness
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar optional
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs as substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup Milk Plant-based option available
  • 1 cup Mango Purée Frozen works well
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam Other berry jams can be swapped
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for smoothness
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Whipping cream as substitute

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Gently mix in the milk and mango purée until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  9. Fill the center of each cooled cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
  10. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  11. Divide the frosting into three bowls, adding mango purée to one, strawberry purée to another for color.
  12. Pipe swirls of the colored frosting onto each cupcake and garnish with slices of fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter for fluffy cupcakes. Use softened butter for the best texture.

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