Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Strawberry Mango Cupcakes, a perfect balance of sweet tropical mango and fresh strawberries baked into a soft, fluffy cupcake. Ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a fruity dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Fruits
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are well combined to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture alternately with the whole milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Fruits: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and mango, distributing them evenly without breaking down the fruit pieces.
- Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool Before Frosting: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before applying any frosting.
Notes
- For an enhanced mango flavor, top the cupcakes with a mango buttercream frosting.
- Frozen fruit can be used if fresh is not available, but be sure to drain any excess moisture to prevent soggy cupcakes.
