Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, then add the milk and mango purée until combined.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Fill each cooled cupcake with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
- Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream.
- Divide the frosting into three bowls, keeping one plain, mixing mango purée into the second, and strawberry purée into the third.
- Pipe the frosting in swirls onto the cupcakes to create the sunset effect.
Nutrition
Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of coconut for an extra tropical touch.
