Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a tropical-inspired treat featuring fluffy cupcakes infused with fresh mango and strawberries, topped with a light buttercream frosting and garnished with fruit. Perfect for visually stunning and delicious desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh mango puree (~2 ripe mangoes)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- Additional fresh strawberries and mango slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each.
- Mix in buttermilk, mango puree, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide batter evenly into liners, filling 2/3 full.
- Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
- Prepare frosting: beat softened butter and powdered sugar, add heavy cream, mix until fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes and garnish with fresh mango slices and strawberries.
Notes
- Use fully ripe mangoes for best flavor.
- Frost cupcakes only after completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American