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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes for a Tropical Escape

Discover the vibrant flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes for a delightful tropical treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness before use
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is preferred
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs can be substituted for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Mango Purée Thawed frozen mango is great
  • 1 cup Strawberry Jam Any berry jam works as a substitute
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Can blend granulated sugar to make
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Mango and Strawberry Purée Use other fruit purées for variations

Equipment

  • oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla, milk, and mango purée until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop batter into liners, filling them ¾ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Fill each cooled cupcake with a teaspoon of strawberry jam.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat the butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Divide frosting and mix mango purée into one bowl and strawberry purée into another to get vibrant colors.
  3. Pipe the colored frosting onto each cupcake, alternating between mango and strawberry for a sunset effect.
  4. Optionally garnish with fresh mango and strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.

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