Description

Mango Strawberry Sunset Cupcakes are light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with a vibrant swirl of mango and strawberry buttercream. The fruity frosting creates a beautiful sunset effect and a refreshing flavor perfect for summer desserts, parties, or celebrations.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Butter
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Sour cream
Milk

Buttercream Frosting

Butter
Powdered sugar
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Flavoring

Freeze-dried strawberry powder
Mango powder
Optional: cooled strawberry or mango fruit reductions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare cupcake batter by mixing dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in one bowl.
Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients with sour cream and milk until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full.
Bake for 16–19 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy to make the buttercream.
Divide frosting into two bowls. Flavor one with strawberry powder and the other with mango powder.
Place both frostings side-by-side in plastic wrap, roll into a log, and insert into a piping bag.
Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cupcake to create the sunset effect.

Notes

Using freeze-dried fruit powders keeps the frosting vibrant without thinning the buttercream. For extra decoration, top with fresh fruit pieces or edible glitter for a sunset-inspired look.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg