Cute Cupcake Recipes with Mango & Strawberry Buttercream
Soft vanilla cupcakes with mango puree, topped with a fresh strawberry buttercream swirl. A fruity, vibrant dessert perfect for summer occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup mango puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup whole milk or buttermilk
For Strawberry Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2¾ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup strawberry puree or 3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
1 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in mango puree and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
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Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
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For frosting, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually.
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Blend in strawberry puree and cream. Beat until fluffy.
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Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet mangoes for best flavor. For brighter buttercream, use freeze-dried strawberry powder.