Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with a luscious combination of sweet mango and tart strawberry in a beautifully frosted treat.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups mango purée (fresh or canned)
- 0.25 cups strawberry jam (for filling)
For the Frosting
- 1 cups 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
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate milk and mango purée into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with batter.
Baking
- Bake cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Frosting
- Once cooled, fill centers with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Divide frosting into three bowls. Mix mango purée in one and strawberry purée in another.
- Layer each color side by side in a piping bag to create a sunset effect when frosting.
Serving
- Display cupcakes on a beautiful cake stand or platter.
- Optionally garnish with fresh fruit slices for added appeal.
Notes
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling with jam. Experiment with piping techniques for visually appealing designs. Swap fruit purees based on your preference.