Name: Strawberry Mango Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-484977H33M53S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups caster sugar; 3 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups full cream milk (whole milk); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pink and red food gel (for strawberry portion); 1 tsp strawberry flavoring; Yellow food gel (for mango portion); 1 tsp mango flavoring; 1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream; Food gels: pink and red for strawberry, yellow for mango; Flavorings: strawberry and mango; 1 cup granulated sugar (for sugar rim); 10 limes, cut into 40 wedges; 10 strawberries, halved

Description

These Strawberry Mango Cupcakes are tropical-inspired treats with layered fruity batters, vibrant swirls of strawberry and mango buttercream, and cocktail-style garnishes. A perfect dessert for summer parties, birthdays, or any festive occasion! #strawberrymangocupcakes #fruitcupcakes #tropicaldesserts

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups caster sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups full cream milk (whole milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pink and red food gel (for strawberry portion)
1 tsp strawberry flavoring
Yellow food gel (for mango portion)
1 tsp mango flavoring

For the Frosting:

1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Food gels: pink and red for strawberry, yellow for mango
Flavorings: strawberry and mango

For Decoration:

1 cup granulated sugar (for sugar rim)
10 limes, cut into 40 wedges
10 strawberries, halved

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
- 275°F (140°C) fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) conventional. Line 2 cupcake trays with liners.
Prepare Cupcake Batter:
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Flavor and Color:
- Divide batter into two bowls. Add red/pink gel and strawberry flavor to one; yellow gel and mango flavor to the other.
Fill and Bake:
- Pipe alternating layers of each batter into cupcake liners. Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Frosting:
- Divide frosting into two parts. Color and flavor each portion (strawberry and mango).
Sugar Rim Decoration:
- Dip cooled cupcake edges in water, then roll in granulated sugar for a cocktail effect.
Decorate:
- Pipe swirls of both frostings. Top each with a lime wedge and strawberry half.

Notes

For stronger fruit flavor, use concentrated extracts.
Optional: Add a tiny splash of rum extract to mimic a daiquiri twist.

Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge, but bring to room temp before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American