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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

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These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ripe mango puree or canned/frozen mango
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt if needed
  • 1/4 cup mango juice
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup mango puree
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • as needed gel food colors for sunset effect

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with colorful paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Fold in dry mix alternately with mango puree, yogurt, and mango juice until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare strawberry filling by combining strawberry preserves and cornstarch in a saucepan, then cool.
  7. Core the cooled cupcakes and fill with the strawberry filling.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream.
  2. Divide frosting, color one batch with mango puree and the other with strawberry puree.
  3. Layer both colors into a piping bag and pipe onto each cupcake. Garnish with fresh fruit slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and stable frosting. Chill filled cupcakes for better frosting adherence.

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