Dreamy Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes to Brighten Your Day
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Learn how to make delicious Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh mango puree (substitute with canned if fresh isn’t available)
1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
Fresh mango slices and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step is crucial for that perfect cupcake texture, just like my abuela taught me.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Stir the mango puree into one half and the strawberry puree into the other half.
Spoon alternating layers of mango and strawberry batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the batters for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag or a spatula, and garnish with fresh mango slices and strawberries for that extra pop of color and flavor.
