Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes
These vibrant Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a perfect fusion of fruity flavors, and a hint of summer fun. With layers of strawberry and mango batter, and topped with American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream, these cupcakes are sure to add a festive touch to your celebrations. Ideal for summer parties or any occasion that calls for a unique treat, they combine sweetness, tanginess, and a playful twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups caster sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups full cream milk
- 1/2 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
Frosting:
- 1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- Food gels: Pink and red for strawberry; yellow for mango
- Flavorings: Strawberry and mango
Decorations:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 10 limes, cut into 40 wedges
- 10 strawberries, halved
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) for conventional.
- Line two cupcake tins with liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
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Divide and Color Batter:
- Divide the batter into two portions.
- Add pink and red food gels with strawberry flavoring to one portion.
- Add yellow food gel with mango flavoring to the other portion.
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Fill Liners:
- Pipe alternating layers of strawberry and mango batter into the cupcake liners.
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Bake:
- Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
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Frosting and Decoration:
- Prepare the buttercream frosting and divide it into two portions.
- Add pink and red food gels with strawberry flavoring to one portion.
- Add yellow food gel with mango flavoring to the other portion.
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Sugar Rim:
- Dip the rims of the cooled cupcakes in water and then roll in granulated sugar to mimic a margarita glass.
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Pipe Frosting:
- Pipe frosting in swirls on each cupcake, alternating between the strawberry and mango flavors.
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Decorate:
- Decorate each cupcake with a lime wedge and a strawberry half.
Enjoy these festive, fruit-filled cupcakes perfect for summer celebrations!
Notes
Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
