Description
These Tropical Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes offer a vibrant and delicious twist on classic cupcakes, blending fresh strawberries, mango, lime, and optional tequila for a tropical, margarita-inspired flavor. Topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for summer parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 ripe mango, pureed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Then add eggs, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth. Stir in the pureed strawberries, mango, lime juice, and tequila if using, blending the tropical flavors.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cupcakes dense.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full, allowing space for rising without overflow.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and cupcake tops are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing them for frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired for a colorful finish.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once completely cool, generously frost cupcakes using a piping bag for decorative effect if preferred.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or lime zest to enhance the tropical margarita theme before serving.
Notes
- Tequila is optional; omit for a non-alcoholic version suitable for all ages.
- Be careful not to overmix batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use fresh ripe mango and strawberries for the best flavor.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Food coloring in frosting adds a fun, vibrant appearance but is optional.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion - Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry mango cupcakes, tropical cupcakes, margarita cupcakes, fruity cupcakes, summer dessert
