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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes for a Tropical Treat Delight

Enjoy the tropical flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes, bursting with juicy strawberry filling and topped with stunning sunset frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend with ½ tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Ripe Mango Puree fresh preferred
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • ¼ cup Mango Juice or pineapple juice
Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • ½ cup Mango Puree
  • ½ cup Strawberry Puree
  • as needed Gel Colors Orange, Pink, Yellow

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the mango puree, Greek yogurt, and mango juice, and mix into the butter-sugar blend.
  6. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  8. Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking preserves and cornstarch until thickened.
  9. Core the cooled cupcakes and fill with strawberry filling.
  10. For the frosting, beat butter and add powdered sugar, then mix in cream.
  11. Divide frosting into bowls and color as desired.
  12. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and garnish as desired.
  13. Enjoy your delightful Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling and frosting.

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