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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

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These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes combine the tropical sweetness of mango with the vibrant flavor of strawberries in a moist cupcake, filled with a luscious strawberry jam center and topped with a beautifully swirled sunset-inspired frosting. Perfect for summer gatherings, celebrations, or a delightful treat, these cupcakes offer a lovely balance of fruity flavors and creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 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 Ingredients

  • 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 even cooking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt within the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Then mix in the milk and mango purée until the batter is smooth and combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overmixing and tough cupcakes.
  6. Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before proceeding.
  7. Fill Cupcakes: Once cooled, use a piping bag or a small knife to create a hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with about a teaspoon of strawberry jam for a surprise fruity center.
  8. Prepare Frosting Base: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat until well combined and fluffy.
  9. Add Flavor and Texture: Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
  10. Divide and Color Frosting: Separate the frosting into three equal portions. Leave one plain, mix mango purée into the second for a yellow-orange hue, and strawberry purée into the third for pink-red coloring.
  11. Create Sunset Swirl: Place each colored frosting side-by-side into a piping bag to achieve a beautiful multi-colored swirl that resembles a sunset.
  12. Frost Cupcakes: Pipe the swirled frosting onto each cupcake in generous circular motions to create an eye-catching topping.
  13. Optional Garnish: Add a small slice of fresh strawberry or mango on top of each cupcake to enhance the presentation and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for easy creaming and a smoother batter.
  • Using fresh fruit puree will yield the best flavor and vibrant frosting colors.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.

Keywords: Mango cupcake, Strawberry cupcake, Sunset swirl frosting, Fruit filled cupcakes, Tropical cupcakes, Summer desserts

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