Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant fusion of tropical flavors, perfect for any occasion. Each fluffy cupcake is infused with ripe mango puree and fresh strawberries, topped with a luscious mango-flavored frosting. These delightful treats bring a taste of summer to your celebrations, making them ideal for birthdays, picnics, or simply as an indulgent snack. Experience the joy of baking and the happiness these colorful cupcakes bring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup mango puree (for frosting)
- 1 tsp strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- Gently mix in the mango puree, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gradually add mango puree until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cupcakes cool completely, frost generously and drizzle optional strawberry jam if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg