Quick and easy mango frosting recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Flavored with mango puree. It's super creamy, stable, pipes beautifully on cupcakes and great for cake decorating too.
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This is one of my favorite fruity frostings. It pairs so well with my Best Vanilla Cupcakes. It's smooth and creamy with no mango chunks. Thank goodness, because I can't stand chunky frostings. It has a natural yellow color which is beautiful, but I added a little yellow gel coloring to enhance the color even more, which is entirely optional.
I grew up eating deliciously ripe Asian mangos and I thought it was time I bring that tropical mango flavor into this dessert. I've also incorporated this fresh flavor into my Mango Cake with mango Frosting and Mango Smoothie (With Orange and Banana) for you to try.
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Key ingredients
- Butter- Make sure to use unsalted for best results.
- Mango puree- This is the real key ingredient that brings in flavor without the chunky texture.
- Powdered sugar- This kind of sugar allows for a more smooth texture compared to granulated sugar.
- Mango extract- To enhance that fruity flavor.
- Food coloring- This is entirely optional but deepens the overall color.
- Shortening- Brings stability to the frosting.
- Meringue powder- Further stabilizes for ease in piping and decorating.
Variations
- Throw in some add-ins- If you don't mind frosting with bits in it, you can add small pieces of fresh mango, shredded coconut, chopped nuts of your choice, mini chocolate chips, or crushed candy bars.
- Add some cream cheese- Cut the amount of shortening to ½ cup and replace that with ½ cup cream cheese.
- Make homemade puree- For a fresh mango flavor that is all from scratch.
- Try other extracts for a new flavor profile- Including almond, vanilla, or coconut.
- Add a zest- Such as lemon or lime for added flavor.
- Use as a filling for cakes and cupcakes- Check out this post and learn How to Make Filled Cupcakes (Stuffed Cupcakes).
- Pair with whipped cream- On any dessert to take it over the top. You can even make your own Homemade Whipped Cream if you have time.
How to make easy mango frosting recipe from scratch?
1. Add ingredients in large mixing bowl- This includes butter and shortening.
2. Mix until there are no lumps- And it reaches a smooth consistency.
3. Pour in- The mango puree and mango extract.
4. Mix puree and extract- Until everything is well combined.
5. Slowly add in powdered sugar and meringue powder- Continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
6. Add yellow food coloring, if desired- Then enjoy on cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
Tips and techniques
- Sift the powdered sugar before adding- Because this will prevent lumps from forming in the icing.
- Use unsalted butter- So that your frosting doesn't taste salty.
- This recipe makes enough frosting- To cover 24 cupcakes or one 8x2 cake. It can easily be doubled to make more, though.
- Both shortening and butter must be used- Because shortening is more stable than butter and works great in warmer climates.
- Meringue powder is optional- But brings added stability.
Recipe FAQs
I usually buy my cans of mango puree at Indian stores. They are about 3 dollars per can and the puree is really nice and sweet. If you don't have access to an Indian store, you can also use those jars of baby food mango puree. You can also make homemade fresh mango puree. Just make sure you are using alphonso mangoes since they are very sweet and decadent, not tart.
If your frosting is too thin, add powdered sugar a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. If it is too thick, add more mango puree or water 1 tablespoon at a time.
No. I know not everyone is a fan of food coloring, so this is an optional ingredient that you only need to add if you want a more vibrant color.
I highly recommend using a wonderful mango extract by Bakto Flavors, which really enhances the flavor and fragrance of this mango frosting.
Storage
- Make ahead- This can easily be made 1-2 days before needed and can even be made up to 1 week in advance if kept in a sealed container in the fridge.
- Room temperature- I don't recommend leaving out for more than 2-3 hours.
- Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Stir before using.
- Freeze- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 month, then thaw in fridge overnight and then whip before using.
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Easy Mango Frosting (Buttercream)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter Unsalted, Room temperature
- 1 cup Shortening
- ¾ cup Mango puree
- 5- 6 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
- 1 teaspoon Mango extract I get mine from Bakto Flavors. If you can't find it, you can use vanilla extract but the flavor and aroma will be slightly different obviously.
- 1 teaspoon Meringue powder For stability but this is also optional
- Yellow gel coloring Optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add butter and shortening and mix until there are no lumps.
- Add mango puree and mango extract and mix until everything is just combined.
- Slowly, add powdered sugar and meringue powder and continue mixing until everything is incorporated and you have a smooth mixture.
- Add yellow food coloring if you like and enjoy.
Notes
- If the consistency of your icing is too thin, add some more powdered sugar (¼ cup at a time) to thicken it.
- If the consistency of your icing is too thick, add some more mango puree or even water (1 tablespoon at a time) to thin it out.
- This frosting is enough for filling and icing one 8×2 cake or 24 cupcakes.
- Yellow food coloring is optional and only use if you want to enhance the yellow shade of the icing.
- Use sifted powdered sugar to prevent any lumps in the icing.
- Use unsalted butter to prevent the buttercream from becoming too salty.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
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farah
Hi there just wondering how stable is this yellow frosting? mangoes go darker usually when they r exposed to air...I want to make a birthday cake using thing frosting will be making the case 48 hours in advance and worried what if the frosting changes color or turns a yucky brownish yellow?
Abeer Rizvi
I have never had this frosting change color whether I used fresh mangoes or canned. This is a fruit- based frosting and should be refrigerated. You can add yellow gel coloring to enhance the yellow color, if you like.
Kim Robinson
A few notes:
- this makes a LOT of icing! I should have read more closely and halved the recipe
- for me, the shortening is odd, both texture and taste ... I will stick to just butter next time
- the flavour is DIVINE and my son LOVED his mango birthday cake!
- I made then icing with my own puree and cake sat over night - did not brown or lose its lovely yellow mango colouring at all!
THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!
Carol
Have you ever come across frozen bagged mango? I bought some awhile ago and have been wondering what I will make with it. Came across this recipe today and now I have a purpose for it. It just sounds so lovely, cannot wait to see what it comes out like. I think I am in for a treat!
Abeer Rizvi
I love frozen mangoes and use them in smoothies a lot. I feel like they are a bit tart and I have to add more sugar to cut down the tartness in frostings. Let me know how it goes!
Prathima
Is this a crusting buttercream that can be used under fondant?
Abeer Rizvi
I don't think this crusts but I have used it under fondant without any problems at all.
Tina Marie
Ok, I keep looking at the picture, and it makes me want to taste it, now! I love mango's, and now, can't wait to try this.
Abeer Rizvi
I am crazy about mangoes! This frosting does mangoes justice ... trust me...lol
Uru
I am obsessed with mango anything. I wouldn't even need a cake, I would your frosting straight up as is
Chiron
Ok. I do not. Ever. Use OMG. But OMG. Mango frosting! Using those cans of mango puree I am obssessed about but can only do sorbets and smoothies with. Thank you! And meringue powder which is some kind of alien ingredient in the UK like buttermilk and half n halfs etc is Optional. I am so onto this frosting this weekend.
Abeer Rizvi
Hahah! I only started using cans of mango puree because it's soooo hard to find those sweet Asian mangoes here. If you find those, you can easily crush them into a puree and use that in this frosting. I think you are gonna go crazy for this frosting, especially if you love mangoes as much as me!