Mango Strawberry Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Mixture
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1 ½ cups full cream milk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ tsp fine salt
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
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3 tsp baking powder
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1 ¼ cups caster sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tsp tequila (optional)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
→ Flavor Additions
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1 tsp mango flavoring
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Yellow food gel (for mango section)
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1 tsp strawberry flavoring
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Pink and red food gel (for strawberry section)
→ Topping Frosting
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Strawberry flavoring for icing
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Pink/red food gel for strawberry icing
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1 batch Swiss or American Buttercream
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Mango flavoring for icing
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Yellow food gel for mango icing
→ Garnishes
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10 strawberries, halved
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10 limes, cut into 40 small wedges
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1 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) for standard. Prep two cupcake trays by adding liners.
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Grab a big bowl and blend together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Toss in the softened butter and continue mixing until it's crumbly.
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In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, yogurt, oil, vanilla, and tequila (if you're using it). Stir until it's smooth.
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Divide the batter into two. Add strawberry flavor and pink/red color to one, and mango flavor with yellow color to the other. Stir both until the colors look even.
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Spoon the batters alternately into the lined cupcake trays. Only fill them about two-thirds full.
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Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Check if they're done by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean. Let them cool on a wire rack.
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Make the buttercream and split it evenly. Mix strawberry flavor and pink/red color into one, and mango flavor with yellow color into the other.
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Lightly wet the tops of the cupcakes and roll them in granulated sugar to mimic a fancy rim.
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Using a piping bag with a decorative nozzle, alternate coils of both frostings on top of each cupcake.
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Place a lime wedge and a strawberry piece on each cupcake for a fun, margarita-inspired look.
# Notes:
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Leave out the tequila for a non-alcoholic option—no other changes required.
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Prepare the cupcakes a day earlier and keep them airtight if you're decorating later.