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Mango Cupcakes

Mango Cupcakes: Soft, Tropical Bliss in Every Bite

Discover the joy of Mango Cupcakes, a delightful dessert bursting with tropical flavors and topped with creamy frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Mango Curd
  • 2 cups Mango Curd Use fresh mango or store-bought mango puree
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan, use flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg)
  • 1 cup Mango Pulp Ripe peaches or apricots can be alternatives
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free blend can also work
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a good substitute
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk are good dairy-free options
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese can be used
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • saucepan
  • Cupcake Tins
  • Oven
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • cupcake corer

Method
 

Mango Curd Preparation
  1. Blend fresh mango until a smooth puree. In a saucepan, beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then add mango pulp and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until thickened. Allow to cool and chill.
Vanilla Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tins with paper liners. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt in a bowl. Beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then alternate with dry ingredients and milk. Pour batter into liners, filling two-thirds full, and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency with milk or more powdered sugar if needed.
Assemble Cupcakes
  1. Once cupcakes are cooled, hollow out the center of each with a knife or cupcake corer. Spoon chilled mango curd into center, then pipe cream cheese frosting around the edge of the cupcake. Optionally, add a dollop of mango curd in the frosting center and garnish with fresh mango pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, beat butter and sugar well, avoid overmixing, and ensure all ingredients are fresh.

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