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    Flour de Liz » Recipes » Fruity Cake Recipes

    Published: Aug 14, 2017 · Modified: Jun 22, 2021 by Liz Pollio · Leave a Comment

    Wannamango Cupcakes

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    I'm not much of a beer drinker, but as you can tell from this blog, I am a fan of alcohol in my desserts.  And one of my favorite breweries is Harpoon, here in Boston.  And one of my favorite names for beer is Harpoon's Camp Wannamango. It just screams summer! If you don't have Wannamango where you are, pick your favorite fruity summer beer and give this easy recipe for Wannamango Cupcakes a try!

    top down view of wannamango cupcakes on a white surface, each of two cupcakes are on square white plate. In the top right corner of the frame is a white and peach colored cloth napkin.

    Why this recipe works

    The sweetness of the cupcakes perfectly balances out the bitterness that comes from beer, while really highlighting the flavor of the beer. This cupcake definitely tastes like mango beer, without the extra kick that beer has. The flavor is noticeable, but not overpowering in this recipe making for a nice light bite!

    Ingredients and notes

    Wannamango Cupcake Ingredients

    Wannamango or your favorite summer fruit beer - This beer serves as the moisture in the recipe as well as the flavor. It can be substituted for any fruity beer (or really, any beer at all), but whatever you use here will be exactly what your cupcake tastes like.

    Vegetable Oil - This is the fat in the recipe. You'll notice that this recipe does not use butter in the cupcake itself, so the vegetable oil serves as the fat here. I have not tested it, but you should be able to substitute ⅔ cup butter, melted, here if needed. I prefer the vegetable oil in this case because it makes the cupcake super light and moist. Butter may make for a heavier cupcake.

    How to make this recipe

    Cupcake

    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

    Step 2

    In one bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder.

    Step 3

    In a separate bowl, combine beer, oil, and eggs.

    Step 4

    Mix the liquids, slowly adding the dry ingredients, until just combined.

    Step 5

    Fill cupcake liners approximately ¾ full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cupcakes are golden.

    Step 6

    Let the cupcakes sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Frosting

    Step 7

    Beat all the ingredients together until the icing is desired consistency. If it's too wet, add additional powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add additional beer.

    Step 8

    Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, top with frosting and enjoy!

    Close-up of a Wannamango Cupcake with a pink and white paper wrapper. another cupcake can be seen blurred in the background to the back left of the main cupcake. In front of the cupcake is a pink and white striped cloth napkin.

    Recipe FAQs

    How can I make my cupcakes more moist?

    Using vegetable oil instead of butter in this recipe makes for a moister cupcake. Also the amount of beer in this recipe is just enough to make it moist without it being too liquidy to bake into a cupcake!

    Why are my cupcakes so dense?

    Too much of the dry ingredients, especially flour, will be the most likely culprit in this recipe. Make sure you follow the recipe and research any substitutes before using them.

    What flour is best for cupcakes?

    This recipe calls for all-purpose flour. Flours are on a spectrum with cake flour at one end and bread flour at the other. All-purpose is right in the middle. If you are using a different flour, you will likely need to change the measurement. Be sure to research how to substitute flours before trying a substitute!

    A wannamango cupcake in a pink, purple, and white wrapper on a white square plate. more cupcakes can be seen in the background behind the plate. to the back right of the plate is a small piece of a pink and white napkin.

    Tips & Tricks

    • I generally do not separate wet and dry ingredients to save on dishes, but in this case, it's a must. l tried to skip this step (as I usually do) and it did not work!

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    Wannamango Cupcakes

    Cupcakes made with a fruity summer beer
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Servings: 18 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    Cupcakes

    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
    • 1 ½ cups sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 ¼ cups Camp Wannamango
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 eggs beaten

    Icing

    • 1 stick butter
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • ½ cup Camp Wannamango

    Instructions

    Cupcakes

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
    • In one bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder.
    • In a separate bowl, combine beer, oil, and eggs.
    • Mix the liquids, slowly adding the dry ingredients, until just combined.
    • Fill cupcake liners approximately ¾ full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cupcakes are golden.
    • Let the cupcakes sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Icing

    • Beat all ingredients together until the icing is desired consistency. If too wet, add additional powdered sugar. If too thick, add additional beer.
    • Spread over top cupcakes once fully cooled. Top with dried mango if desired.

    Notes

    I generally do not separate wet and dry ingredients to save on dishes, but in this case, it's a must.

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