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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes Recipe

Craving tropical paradise in cupcake form? This Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes recipe delivers. Moist mango sponge, juicy strawberry filling and stunning sunset frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Tropical, American Fusion
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ripe mango puree
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mango juice1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp mango puree
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree
  • Orange pink, yellow gel colors

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside. Perfect baking temperature ready.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt in bowl. Set aside. Dry team prepared for action.

Cream Butter Base

  • Beat butter and sugar 2-3 minutes until light. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each. Add vanilla extract.

Add Fruit Magic

  • Mix in mango puree, yogurt, mango juice. Gradually add dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Smooth batter!

Fill Cupcake Tins

  • Use ice cream scoop. Fill liners ⅔ full. Smooth tops lightly. Bake 16-18 minutes. Toothpick clean. Golden perfection.

Make Strawberry Filling

  • Heat strawberry preserves with cornstarch. Stir until thick (2 minutes). Cool completely. Perfect cupcake surprise ready.

Core Cupcakes

  • Cool cupcakes completely (30 minutes minimum). Use apple corer or knife. Remove center 1 inch deep. Save tops.

Fill with Strawberry

  • Spoon 1 tsp strawberry filling into each hole. Replace cupcake tops. Seal surprise inside perfectly.

Prepare Sunset Frosting

  • Beat butter fluffy (2 minutes). Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Mix cream until smooth and spreadable.

Create Color Swirls

  • Divide frosting into 4 bowls. Leave 1 white. Color others: yellow+mango, orange, pink+strawberry. Beautiful gradients!

Pipe Sunset Swirls

  • Fill piping bag with colors side-by-side. Pipe high swirls on cupcakes. Garnish with fruit slices. Paradise complete!
  • This how to make Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes guide wows every time.

Notes

  • Room temp ingredients mix smoothly.
  • Fresh mango puree tastes best.
  • Chill filled cupcakes before frosting.
  • Vegan? Swap butter, eggs, yogurt.
  • Add coconut flakes for beach vibe.
  • Mini cupcakes need 10-minute bake.
  • Alcohol-free? Use mango nectar.
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