Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Strawberry Mango Cupcakes! These light and airy cupcakes feature a moist mango-infused base topped with a luscious strawberry frosting, making them perfect for summer gatherings or any sweet occasion. Each bite delivers a burst of fruity flavor, combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the tropical essence of mango. Easy to prepare, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant colors and refreshing taste. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or just craving something sweet, these cupcakes bring sunshine to your table!
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
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, followed by mango puree, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and pureed strawberries until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg