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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes combine the tropical sweetness of mango with the vibrant tartness of strawberries in a moist cupcake base, topped with a visually stunning tricolor swirl frosting. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for summer parties or anytime you want a fresh, fruity dessert that looks as beautiful as it tastes.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 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)

Filling

  • ¼ cup strawberry jam

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp mango purée
  • 2 tbsp strawberry purée

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal later.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract to incorporate air and flavor.
  5. Combine wet ingredients: Mix in milk and mango purée, ensuring the mixture is well blended for moistness and fruity flavor.
  6. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cupcakes.
  7. Bake cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter, then bake for 18–20 minutes until the cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
  8. Fill cupcakes: Once cooled, hollow out a small section from the center of each cupcake using a piping bag tip or small knife, and fill the center with strawberry jam for a sweet surprise.
  9. Prepare frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting reaches a fluffy, spreadable consistency.
  10. Color the frosting: Divide the frosting evenly into three bowls. Leave one plain (white/vanilla), mix one with mango purée for a yellow-orange color, and the last with strawberry purée for a pink-red hue.
  11. Create sunset swirl: Place each colored frosting side-by-side into a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip to pipe a beautiful “sunset swirl” effect onto each cupcake.
  12. Final touches: Pipe the frosting on top of the cupcakes in smooth swirls and optionally garnish with a small slice of fresh strawberry or mango for extra flair and color.

Notes

  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before filling and frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
  • You can substitute mango purée with fresh mango blended smoothly if canned is unavailable.
  • If you prefer a thicker filling, heat the strawberry jam slightly before filling the cupcakes.
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
  • To enhance mango and strawberry flavors, you may add a teaspoon of zest (lemon or lime) into the batter or frosting.

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