Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors that will brighten any occasion. These visually stunning cupcakes feature a luscious strawberry jam filling and are topped with a beautiful sunset swirl buttercream, making them not only delicious but also eye-catching. Perfect for birthday parties, summer picnics, or just as a special treat for your loved ones, these cupcakes offer a refreshing taste experience with every bite. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they invite creativity and joy into your kitchen.
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
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (for filling)
- 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 softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla, then mix in milk and mango purée.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before filling with strawberry jam using a piping bag.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar. Mix in cream and flavorings.
- Divide frosting into three sections: one plain, one with mango purée, and one with strawberry purée.
- Pipe the frosting onto cupcakes to create a sunset swirl effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg