Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes
Vibrant and fruity cupcakes filled with strawberry jam and topped with a colorful fruit-flavored frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup mango purée (fresh or canned)
- 0.25 cup strawberry jam (for filling)
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp mango purée (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp strawberry purée (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Then, mix in the milk and mango purée.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner ¾ full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Filling and Frosting
- Once cooled, use a piping bag or a small knife to fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in the vanilla and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls: one plain, one with mango purée, and one with strawberry purée.
- Add each color side-by-side into a piping bag to create a 'sunset swirl' effect.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes in swirls. Optional: Garnish with a small slice of strawberry or mango for extra flair.
Notes
These cupcakes are best served fresh and can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate for longer storage (up to a week) and bring back to room temperature before serving. For the frosting, you can adjust the amount of purée for a stronger fruit flavor.