Tropical, fruity, bakery-soft treats
These Mango Strawberry Cupcakes are bright, fruity, and bursting with tropical flavor in every bite. Soft vanilla cupcakes are infused with juicy mango and fresh strawberries, then topped with a silky mango-strawberry frosting that’s as pretty as it is delicious. They’re perfect for summer parties, birthdays, baby showers, or anytime you want a dessert that feels fun and refreshing. Best of all, this recipe keeps things simple—using easy techniques and fresh fruit flavor—so you can create bakery-style cupcakes without spending hours in the kitchen. One bite and you’ll be hooked on this sweet, sunny combo.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
📝 Ingredients List
Cupcakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ cup finely diced fresh mango
- ½ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Mango Strawberry Frosting
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons mango purée
- 2 tablespoons strawberry purée
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Muffin tin
- Paper cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Piping bag or zip-top bag (optional)
🧁 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. 😊
- Add eggs & milk: Mix in eggs one at a time, then milk, until smooth.
- Fold in fruit: Gently fold in diced mango and strawberries.
- Bake: Fill liners ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. 🍓
- Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Add purées & vanilla: Beat until smooth, fluffy, and lightly pink-gold in color. 🥭
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting generously on cooled cupcakes.
💡 Pro Tips
- Finely dice fruit to avoid soggy cupcakes.
- Chill frosting for 10 minutes if it feels too soft to pipe.
- Make ahead: Cupcakes can be baked a day early and frosted before serving.
- Storage: Store in the fridge up to 3 days; bring to room temp before serving.