Description
Ready to take your cupcake game to the next level? These Strawberry Mango Cupcakes are bursting with bright fruit flavor, creamy frosting, and tropical flair
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup diced ripe mango
For the frosting (mango or strawberry buttercream):
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp mango puree or strawberry puree
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: food coloring for vibrancy
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Step 6: Fold in Fruit
Gently fold in the diced mango and strawberries using a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
Step 7: Bake
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Step 8: Make the Frosting
Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Add fruit puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 9: Frost and Decorate
Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish with fresh fruit or edible flowers for a show-stopping finish.
Notes
- Use ripe fruit for maximum sweetness and flavor
- Pat fruit dry before folding in to prevent soggy batter
- Don’t overmix once you add the flour – this keeps cupcakes soft
- Bake until just done – dry cupcakes = sad cupcakes
- Chill frosting slightly before piping if it’s too soft
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes