Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, a vibrant treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These luscious cupcakes feature a moist mango sponge infused with ripe mango puree and Greek yogurt, complemented by a juicy strawberry filling. Topped with a stunning sunset-inspired frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With their refreshing flavors and eye-catching colors, these cupcakes will surely steal the spotlight at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup ripe mango puree
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mango juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp mango puree
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate mango puree, Greek yogurt, and mango juice into the butter mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, mango puree, and strawberry puree.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg