Description
Experience a tropical escape with these delightful Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes that combine the juicy sweetness of ripe mangoes and luscious strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1 cup softened cream cheese (for frosting)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Splash of vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and the sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in one cup of diced mango and one cup of diced strawberries into the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the lined cupcake tray, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For a tropical twist, whip up a simple frosting using 1 cup of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. Spread or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 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: Use ripe fruits for the best flavor, don’t overmix the batter, and consider adding toasted coconut flakes or lime zest for extra flair.