Description
Delightful cupcakes bursting with tropical flavors of mango and strawberry, perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup mango purée (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in the milk and mango purée until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the cupcakes are golden and set. Let them cool completely.
- Fill each cupcake center with strawberry jam using a piping bag or small knife.
Notes
For best results, use fresh mango and strawberries for the purées. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling.