Fiesta Fiesta Cupcakes
Celebrate with these vibrant Fiesta Cupcakes, infused with zesty lime and topped with a colorful swirl of creamy mango frosting. Perfect for parties or any festive occasion, these cupcakes bring a burst of flavor and fun to your dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup Mango puree
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- as needed food coloring (optional)
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
-
Step 2:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
-
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
-
Step 4:
Add the eggs, lime zest, and lime juice to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
-
Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
-
Step 6:
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
-
Step 7:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
-
Step 8:
In a bowl, beat the mango puree, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
-
Step 9:
Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the mango frosting using a piping bag.
-
Step 10:
Serve the cupcakes at your next party and enjoy the vibrant flavors!