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Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes

This cupcake combines tropical fruit flavors with a hint of tequila, baked into a moist and fluffy crumb. The batter includes ripe strawberries and mangoes, which add vibrant color and juicy bursts throughout, topped with a light frosting that complements the fruity profile. The finished cupcakes are visually bright and tender with a hint of citrus and alcohol aroma.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup tequila optional but enhances flavor
  • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup pureed mango fresh or frozen then thawed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk
  • Cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Cooling rack
  • Blender or food processor
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should become smooth and slightly fluffy.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and tequila, blending until fragrant and fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour until well mixed.
  6. Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, and fold gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be slightly thick.
  7. Fold in the chopped strawberries and mango puree until evenly distributed, creating a vibrant, speckled batter.
  8. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cupcakes are golden brown.
  10. Remove cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before frosting.
  11. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  12. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with small fresh fruit pieces if desired for extra flair.