Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes : Fruity Swirl Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting
These Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are a true showstopper. Light vanilla cupcakes hide a fruity strawberry center and are topped with a silky mango–strawberry swirl frosting that looks just like a summer sunset. Bright, fresh, and bakery-beautiful, they’re perfect for celebrations, brunch tables, or anytime you want a dessert that feels special and unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
Cupcakes
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
Filling
½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
Frosting
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons mango purée
2 tablespoons strawberry purée or jam
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
Fill liners halfway and bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
Core cupcakes slightly and fill with strawberry jam.
Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Divide frosting in two bowls: mix mango purée into one, strawberry into the other.
Pipe both frostings together for a sunset swirl on each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 3g