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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

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These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are delightful treats featuring a moist mango-infused vanilla base, filled with sweet strawberry jam, and topped with a beautifully swirled, tri-colored frosting inspired by a sunset. Perfect for summer parties or a fresh twist on classic cupcakes.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 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

  • 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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening agents evenly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a perfect base for the cupcakes.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, then mix in the milk and mango purée to infuse a fruity flavor.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to keep the batter airy.
  6. Fill and Bake: Fill the cupcake liners about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
  7. Fill Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or small knife, hollow out the center of each cooled cupcake and fill with strawberry jam for a juicy surprise inside.
  8. Make Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy, creating a perfect frosting base.
  9. Prepare Colors: Divide the frosting equally into three bowls. Leave one plain (white/vanilla), mix mango purée into the second for a vibrant yellow-orange color, and mix strawberry purée into the third for a pink-red hue.
  10. Create Sunset Swirl: Place the three differently colored frostings side-by-side into a piping bag to achieve a beautiful sunset swirl effect when piped.
  11. Frost Cupcakes: Pipe the tri-colored frosting onto the cupcakes in swirls, covering them generously with the sunset-themed design.
  12. Garnish (Optional): Add a small slice of fresh strawberry or mango on top of each cupcake for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned mango purée for the best flavor; ensure purée is smooth for easier mixing.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling and frosting to prevent melting.
  • For a dairy-free frosting, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
  • If desired, the strawberry jam can be warmed slightly to make filling easier to pipe.
  • To create a more vibrant frosting, add a drop of food coloring along with the purées if natural colors appear muted.

Keywords: Mango cupcakes, Strawberry jam filling, Sunset swirl frosting, Summer cupcakes, Fruit flavored cupcakes

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