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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

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These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes offer a delightful blend of tropical mango and sweet strawberry flavors in a moist, fluffy cupcake. Topped with a stunning tri-colored swirl frosting inspired by a sunset, these cupcakes are perfect for parties or a vibrant dessert treat.

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 and cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which will help create a tender crumb.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time to maintain smoothness, then add the vanilla extract, milk, and mango purée, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light.
  6. Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake in your preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to prevent the frosting from melting.
  8. Add Strawberry Jam Filling: Using a piping bag or a small knife, create a small hole in the center of each cooled cupcake and fill it with strawberry jam for a sweet surprise inside.
  9. Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, beating continuously. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
  10. Create Sunset Frosting Colors: Divide the frosting into three bowls; leave one plain, mix one with mango purée to achieve a yellow-orange color, and mix another with strawberry purée for pink-red hues.
  11. Pipe Frosting: Place all three colored frostings side-by-side in a piping bag to create a beautiful “sunset swirl” effect. Pipe generously onto each cupcake in swirls for a vibrant finish.
  12. Optional Garnish: Garnish each cupcake with a small slice of fresh strawberry or mango to enhance appearance and add fresh flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing and creamier frosting.
  • Use fresh or good quality canned mango purée for best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix batter to maintain cupcake tenderness.
  • Filling cupcakes with strawberry jam adds moisture and flavor contrast.
  • The tri-colored frosting swirl adds visual appeal and can be customized with other fruit purées as desired.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: Mango cupcakes, Strawberry jam filling, Sunset swirl frosting, Fruity cupcakes, Summer dessert

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