Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe
Delight in these vibrant Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, featuring a marbled mango and strawberry batter topped with a luscious tri-colored sunset swirl frosting. Perfectly moist, fruity, and visually stunning, these cupcakes blend tropical sweetness with berry tang for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling and decorating)
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the 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
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup mango puree (fresh or canned mango blended smooth)
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended smooth)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mango puree
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Edible glitter or sanding sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour, mixing just until combined. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls, folding mango puree into one and strawberry puree into the other.
- Bake Your “Sunset” Cupcakes: Spoon dollops of mango and strawberry batter alternately into each cupcake liner until about two-thirds full. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled sunset effect. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make and Pipe the Sunset Frosting: Beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy, around 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. Divide the frosting into three portions: leave one plain, fold mango puree into the second, and strawberry puree into the third. Place all three frostings side-by-side in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cupcake to create the beautiful sunset swirl. Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter or sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
Notes
- Frozen mango and strawberries can be used for the purees; thaw completely and drain excess liquid to avoid extra moisture in batter and frosting.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Frosting can be made a day in advance; keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before re-whipping and piping.
- For flavor variation, swap mango or strawberry puree with peach, raspberry, or mixed berries.
- Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts to batter for extra texture.
- Incorporate cream cheese into frosting for a tangier flavor or add citrus zest for brightness.
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