Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe
Delicious Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion with a blend of tropical flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Cooling Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 48 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 200 kcal
oven
Muffin Tin
cupcake liners
mixing bowls
whisk
mixer
piping bag
small knife
cupcake corer
small saucepan
For the Cupcakes
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder No substitutions recommended
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Should not be substituted without adjusting acidity
- 1 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted for salt-restricted diets
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor
- 2 large Eggs For vegan version, use flax eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes recommended
- ½ cup Ripe Mango Puree Canned mango puree can be used
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt is a great vegan substitute
- ¼ cup Mango Juice Can swap with orange juice
For the Frosting
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar Homemade powdered sugar can be made from granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used as a dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoon Strawberry Puree Strawberry jam can be used as an alternative
- Gel Food Colors Yellow, pink, orange for sunset gradient
Cupcake Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Beat room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in ripe mango puree, Greek yogurt, and mango juice until fully incorporated. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients.
Scoop batter into muffin tins, filling each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberry preserves and cornstarch, cooking until thickened. Remove from heat and cool.
Once cupcakes cool, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove the center for filling.
Spoon cooled strawberry filling into the core, then seal with the tops.
Frosting and Decoration
Beat one cup of softened butter until creamy, then blend in powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
Divide frosting into bowls and tint with gel food colors to create sunset effects. Fill a piping bag.
Pipe the colored frosting onto each cupcake in a swirling motion, mimicking a sunset. Top with fresh fruit slices.
Optionally, add a sprinkle of toasted coconut for extra tropical touch.
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cupcakes, dessert, mango, strawberry, sunset, tropical