Description
These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant celebration of flavors, combining the tropical sweetness of mango with the tangy zest of strawberry. Perfect for any occasion, they not only taste incredible but also look like a work of art.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk, room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Fresh Ripe Mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Fresh Ripe Strawberries, washed and hulled
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, full-fat, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- A Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of whole milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among liners, filling two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Peel and dice ripe mangoes. Blend in a food processor until smooth. Strain if desired for extra smoothness.
- Wash and hull strawberries. Blend until smooth. Strain if desired.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low. Increase speed to medium-high and beat 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Divide frosting equally into two bowls. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of mango puree into one bowl. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the second bowl.
- Fit a large piping bag with a star tip. Spoon mango-flavored frosting along one side of the bag, and strawberry-flavored frosting along the other side.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe a generous, two-toned swirl onto each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: To ensure your cupcakes are perfect, avoid overmixing the batter, use room temperature ingredients, and opt for ripe fruit for the best flavor. Sift powdered sugar for a smooth frosting and consider adding food coloring for enhanced vibrancy.