Description

These light and fluffy cupcakes are infused with fresh mango and strawberries, creating a delightful summer dessert that’s easy to make and beautiful to serve.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

1.5 cups all-purpose flour (Spoon into the cup and level off for accuracy.)
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (Use room temperature butter for best results.)
2 large eggs (Room temperature eggs help the batter mix better.)
0.5 cups milk (Room temperature milk is preferable.)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup pureed mango (Mango can be pureed ahead of time.)
1 cup diced strawberries (Dice small to prevent sinking in the batter.)

For the Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar
0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk (Add more if needed for desired consistency.)
Food coloring (optional) (Use to create a sunset effect.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until well combined.
Gently fold in the pureed mango and diced strawberries.

Baking

Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting

For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add milk and mix until desired consistency is reached.
If desired, tint the frosting with food coloring and swirl to create a sunset effect.

Serving

Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy your Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes!

Notes

Serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 8-10 seconds for an enhanced flavor experience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American