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Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes
Lina maywgor

Irresistibly Fruity Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes

A delightful and refreshing dessert that combines juicy strawberries and tropical mangoes in a light, fluffy cupcake, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plain all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups caster superfine sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-cream whole milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon pink food gel
  • 1 teaspoon red food gel
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon yellow food gel
  • 1 teaspoon mango flavoring
  • 2 teaspoon optional tequila
  • 3 cups American buttercream frosting or Swiss meringue buttercream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 40 limes cut into wedges
  • 1 cup strawberries washed & halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 140°C (275°F) for fan-forced or 160°C (320°F) for conventional baking. Line your cupcake tins with liners to prepare for the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain all-purpose flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and fine salt. Whisk these together using a hand mixer until thoroughly blended.
  3. Combine with Butter: Add softened unsalted butter to the dry mix and blend until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture, ensuring it clumps together nicely for a rich flavor.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add in the large eggs, full-cream whole milk, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and optional tequila. Mix until your dry ingredients are fully incorporated, then blend for an additional 20 seconds until smooth.
  5. Divide the Batter: Split the batter into two bowls. Add pink/red food gel and strawberry flavoring to one bowl, then mix well. In the other bowl, include yellow food gel and mango flavoring, blending until combined.
  6. Fill Piping Bags: Carefully transfer each batter into separate piping bags. Begin by piping the yellow mango batter into the cupcake liners, followed by the red strawberry batter, creating a beautiful two-toned effect.
  7. Bake the Cupcakes: Place the filled cupcake tins in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. They’re ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: While cupcakes cool, split the American buttercream frosting into two bowls. Incorporate pink/red food gel and strawberry flavoring into one bowl, and yellow food gel and mango flavoring into the other, mixing thoroughly.
  9. Sugar the Rims: Lightly brush the rims of each cooled cupcake with water. Roll the edges in granulated sugar for a special sweet touch that adds flavor and crunch.
  10. Frost and Decorate: Using a star piping tip, frost the tops of your cupcakes. Garnish with lime wedges and halved strawberries for that fresh summer flair. Finish with colorful paper straws for the ultimate presentation!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better rise in your cupcakes.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix just until combined when adding wet to dry ingredients; overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes instead of light and fluffy Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes.
  • Color Gradation: For more vibrant cupcakes, make sure to properly mix the food gel before adding to each batter and don’t skimp on the food gel—these colors are meant to pop!
  • Test for Doneness: Keep an eye on your cupcakes as they bake; start checking with a toothpick around the 40-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
  • Chill Before Decorating: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting—this prevents the frosting from melting and ensures your decorative elements hold their shape beautifully.
  • Fresh Fruit Addition: Add any fresh fruit decorations right before serving. This keeps them looking fresh and prevents them from drying out quickly.

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