Strawberry Mango Cupcakes Recipe
These Strawberry Mango Cupcakes combine moist vanilla batter with vibrant strawberry and mango chunks, finished with a silky fruit-infused frosting that delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang in every bite.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1⁄4 cup sour cream
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
- 1⁄4 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- 1⁄2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup mango, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 tsp orange zest (optional)
Frosting:
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1⁄4 cup mango puree
- 1⁄4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Fruits: Gently fold in chopped strawberries, mango, and orange zest.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, mango puree, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish with additional fruit if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Mango Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Fruit Cupcakes