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Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes

Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fruity flavors and classic margarita vibes. These cupcakes are layered with strawberry and mango batters, topped with a tequila-infused buttercream, and garnished with lime and strawberry. Perfect for summer celebrations, they bring a tropical twist to your dessert table. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cupcakes will be the highlight of your next party!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes:
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups caster sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups full cream milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink and red food gel for strawberry flavor
  • 1 tsp strawberry flavoring
  • Yellow food gel for mango flavor
  • 1 tsp mango flavoring
  • 2 tsp tequila optional
Frosting:
  • 1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • Food gels: Pink and red for strawberry; yellow for mango
  • Flavorings: Strawberry and mango
Decorations:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 limes cut into 40 wedges
  • 10 strawberries halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) for conventional. Line cupcake tins with liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, tequila, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Divide the batter into two portions. Add pink and red food gels with strawberry flavoring to one, and yellow food gel with mango flavoring to the other.
  5. Pipe alternating layers of strawberry and mango batter into liners.
  6. Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting, divide into two portions, and add respective food gels and flavorings.
  8. Dip the rims of cooled cupcakes in water, roll in granulated sugar.
  9. Pipe frosting in swirls, alternating strawberry and mango flavors.
  10. Garnish with lime wedges and strawberry halves. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Non-Alcoholic Option: Omit the tequila for a kid-friendly version.
  • Customization: Swap out the strawberry and mango flavors for other fruit flavors like raspberry or blueberry for a different twist.