Mango Cupcakes (Whole Wheat)

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Can you say refreshing, tasty, fruity cupcake that describes this mango cupcake that I made.  It has a distinct flavor to it, very tropical, tastes like a tropical pound cake.  So go on out and sit by the pool side with your Mango Cupcake (whole wheat and healthy of course). 

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 fresh eggs

1 cup of buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp vinegar

1 cup canola oil

1 cup light brown sugar

2 mango's (cut and chopped)

Mix all wet ingredients and then add dry sifted ingredients, mix thoroughly.  Fill cupcake liners 1/2 full bake for 20 minutes for standard cupcakes and 12 minutes for mini cupcakes.

Mango Cream Cheese Frosting

1 stick unsalted butter (softened)

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 pureed mango (for topping)

1 tbsp fresh mango juice

Mix butter, cream cheese, vanilla and mango juice, then slowly add powdered sugar.  Frost your cupcakes anyway you wish, I just piped a dollop of frosting on mine, and add pureed mango on top for a little garnish.  You will think you are in the Caribbean Island when you bite into one of these.

ENJOY!

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