Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the juicy taste of strawberries, topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream. These vibrant cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a sunny summer gathering. Not only do they look beautiful, but the hidden strawberry jam filling adds an unexpected burst of flavor that will surprise your guests. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create these sweet masterpieces that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp dairy-free cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp mango purée (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp strawberry purée (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just mixed; fill liners about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- Fill cupcakes with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together. Mix in vanilla extract and dairy-free cream until smooth; divide frosting and color with mango and strawberry purées.
- Pipe colorful frosting onto each cupcake to create a sunset swirl effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg