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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes: A Delightful Recipe!

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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a vibrant and delicious treat that combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the juicy essence of strawberries, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with a stunning sunset swirl buttercream, these cupcakes are not only a feast for the taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup mango purée
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam (for filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp mango purée (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp strawberry purée (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in milk and mango purée until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam.
  8. Beat softened butter for frosting; mix in powdered sugar gradually until fluffy. Divide into three bowls and color one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
  9. Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes using a piping bag to create a sunset swirl effect.

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