Description

Hello, cupcake lovers! Are you looking for a unique, tropical twist on a classic dessert? Look no further—our Strawberry Mango Cupcakes bring a vibrant splash of summer right to your kitchen. These delightful cupcakes combine the sweet tang of strawberries with the tropical allure of mango, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a birthday, or just because, these Strawberry Mango Cupcakes will brighten up your dessert table!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cupcakes:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups caster sugar (extra fine granulated sugar)
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups full cream milk (whole milk)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pink and red food gel (for strawberry flavor)
1 tsp strawberry flavoring
Yellow food gel (for mango flavor)
1 tsp mango flavoring

For the Frosting:

1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Pink and red food gels (for strawberry)
Yellow food gel (for mango)
Strawberry and mango flavorings

Decorations:

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

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) for conventional.
Line two cupcake tins with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
Add the softened butter to the bowl, and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, full cream milk, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring just until smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5: Divide and Color the Batter

Divide the batter evenly into two portions.
Add the pink and red food gels and strawberry flavoring to one portion, mixing until fully incorporated.
Add the yellow food gel and mango flavoring to the other portion, stirring well.

Step 6: Fill the Cupcake Liners

Alternately spoon or pipe layers of the strawberry and mango batters into each cupcake liner for a fun, swirled effect.

Step 7: Bake

Place the cupcake tins in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel coloring provides vibrant colors without altering the batter’s consistency.
Adjust the Flavoring: For a bolder flavor, add an extra half teaspoon of strawberry or mango extract to each batter.
Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready.