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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 cheerful dessert that will brighten any occasion. These delightful cupcakes combine the tropical sweetness of mango with the juicy burst of strawberries, all crowned with a beautiful sunset swirl buttercream. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.

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
  • 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 a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Mix in milk and mango purée until well combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool completely before filling each cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or knife.
  7. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
  8. Divide frosting into three bowls; color one with mango purée and another with strawberry purée.
  9. Pipe swirls of frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag filled with all three colors side by side.

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