Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Fresh strawberries and mango slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries and mango using a spatula.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then beat until fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Frost each cupcake using a piping bag or a knife.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh strawberry and mango on top.
- Let the frosted cupcakes sit for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes