Description
Indulge in a tropical escape with our Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe. These delightful cupcakes feature a moist mango sponge base filled with luscious strawberry puree, crowned with a stunning sunset frosting that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or simply a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your dessert game and bring a taste of the tropics to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup ripe mango puree
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp mango puree
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mango juice
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Orange (pink, yellow gel colors)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mango puree, Greek yogurt, and mango juice until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, then add heavy cream and fruit purees until smooth. Decorate cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg