Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Strawberry Mango Cupcakes! These light and fluffy treats combine a moist mango-infused cupcake base topped with creamy strawberry frosting, creating a refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Each bite offers a burst of fruity flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Garnish with fresh fruit slices for an eye-catching presentation and enjoy these vibrant cupcakes that are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mango puree, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just mixed.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting with strawberry buttercream made by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg