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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

Delight in delicious Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a tropical treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs replace with flax eggs for a vegan variant
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups ripe mango puree canned mango works if fresh is unavailable
  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt swap for non-dairy yogurt to keep it vegan
  • 0.25 cups mango juice consider using passion fruit juice for a fun twist
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 0.5 cups strawberry preserves use homemade if possible
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream coconut cream is a great alternative for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons mango puree fresh purées produce the best results
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree fresh purées produce the best results
  • as needed gel colors orange, pink, yellow for sunset effect

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bags
  • small knife or cupcake corer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until combined.
  3. Beat together 0.5 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate 0.5 cup of ripe mango puree, 0.5 cup of Greek yogurt, and 0.25 cup of mango juice into the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For the filling, combine 0.5 cup of strawberry preserves and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat until thickened, then let cool.
  8. Core the cooled cupcakes and fill them with the strawberry filling.
  9. Make the frosting by beating 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, then adding 4 cups of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Divide frosting and color with gel colors. Pipe onto cupcakes to create a colorful sunset effect.
  11. Garnish with fresh fruit slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Chill cupcakes before frosting for best results.

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