Description
A vibrant and moist tropical cupcake featuring fresh mango puree and a tangy lime-infused frosting.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup fresh mango puree
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tbsp lime zest (for frosting)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: Blend fresh mango chunks until smooth to create one cup of puree.
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
Step 4: Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in the mango puree gently to maintain aeration.
Step 6: Bake for 18-22 minutes and cool completely before frosting with lime cream cheese mixture.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are room temperature for the best rise and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
