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Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes: A Delightful Recipe!
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes! These delightful treats feature a fluffy vanilla cupcake filled with sweet strawberry jam, topped with a stunning swirl of mango and strawberry buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or as a sweet weekend project, these cupcakes are sure to brighten any occasion. Easy to make and beautifully presented, they are not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of tropical flavor that everyone will love. Enjoy the fun of decorating with colorful frosting and surprise your friends with these irresistible delights!

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 (fresh or canned)
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam (for filling)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp mango purée
  • 2 tbsp strawberry purée

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix in milk and mango purée.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown; cool on wire rack.
  8. Fill each cooled cupcake with strawberry jam.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  10. Divide frosting into three bowls; mix in mango purée and strawberry purée for color.
  11. Pipe the colorful frosting onto cupcakes for a sunset swirl effect.

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