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Watermelon Cupcakes

Delicious Watermelon Cupcakes That Will Brighten Your Day

Watermelon Cupcakes are a sweet and fruity treat perfect for summer gatherings, combining delicious watermelon flavor with delightful sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup watermelon puree
  • optional green food coloring
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1-2 tablespoons watermelon juice

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Steps for Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
  6. Fold in the watermelon puree until the batter is smooth.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Steps for Frosting
  1. Beat butter, powdered sugar, watermelon juice, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  2. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until well combined.
  3. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and decorate with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, seedless watermelon and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

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