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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes That Brighten Your Day

Enjoy delightful Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a perfect balance of mango and strawberry flavors that brighten your day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder no substitution advisable
  • 1 pinch Salt optional, can be reduced if desired
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter can be substituted with coconut oil for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar opt for brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs can use flax eggs for vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract real vanilla offers the best taste
  • 0.5 cups Milk non-dairy milk for dairy-free option
  • 0.75 cups Mango Purée fresh or frozen can be used
  • 0.5 cups Strawberry Jam can be replaced with raspberry jam
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar no substitutions suggested
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream use coconut cream for a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until mixed.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Gradually mix in milk and mango purée.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack, then fill with strawberry jam.
  8. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar with butter and vanilla until fluffy; prepare frosting.
  9. Divide frosting and mix mango purée into one and strawberry purée into another.
  10. Pipe alternating colors into cupcake for sunset swirl. Garnish with fresh fruit slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Ensure cupcakes are cool before filling with jam.

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