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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

Delight in Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes that capture the essence of summer with vibrant flavors and stunning frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Use sea salt for a finer texture.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Let it soften at room temperature.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 2 whole Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for optimal taste.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Alternative: use almond or oat milk.
  • 0.5 cups Mango Purée Can substitute with peach or apricot purée.
  • 0.5 cups Strawberry Jam Use homemade or quality store-bought jam.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use to avoid lumps.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Can replace with coconut cream.
  • 1 drop Food Coloring Optional for sunset effect.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cream together 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  4. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 0.5 cups of milk, and 0.5 cups of mango purée.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Once cool, fill the centers with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
  9. To make frosting, beat 0.5 cups of softened butter until creamy, then add 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
  10. Divide frosting into three bowls, stirring in 0.25 cups of mango purée and 0.25 cups of strawberry purée for colors.
  11. Pipe the three colored frostings in swirls onto each cupcake.
  12. Garnish each cupcake with slices of fresh strawberry or mango before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let muffins cool completely before frosting. Use a piping bag for neat filling of jam.

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