Description
Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are moist, fruity cupcakes layered with fresh mango and strawberry flavors, topped with creamy frosting. Their vibrant colors mimic a beautiful sunset, making them perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mango puree
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- Frosting of choice (buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream)
- Optional: fresh fruit slices or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream and mango puree until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with your choice of frosting and top with fresh fruit or sprinkles to mimic a sunset effect.
Notes
For extra sunset colors, swirl a small amount of strawberry puree into the frosting before topping. Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mango strawberry cupcakes, fruity cupcakes, sunset cupcakes, party cupcakes, tropical dessert