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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes for a Sweet Tropical Escape

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes that will brighten your day and elevate your dessert game!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder do not substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups Butter (softened) unsalted recommended
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 0.5 cups Milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 0.5 cups Mango Purée can substitute with peach or apricot purée
  • 0.5 cups Strawberry Jam for filling
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • optional Food Coloring 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) and line a muffin tin with vibrant cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, then mix in 0.5 cups of milk and 0.5 cups of mango purée until combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them ¾ full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Once baked, cool the cupcakes and fill each with strawberry jam using a pastry bag.
  8. For the frosting, beat 0.5 cups of softened butter, gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, then mix in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy.
  9. Divide the frosting into three bowls, mixing mango purée in one and strawberry purée in another for color.
  10. Pipe the three colors of frosting onto each cupcake to create a sunset swirl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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