Watermelon Cupcakes
Watermelon cupcakes are the ultimate summer treat, blending light, fluffy vanilla cake with refreshing watermelon puree and topped with vibrant green frosting. These delightful confections are perfect for summer gatherings, adding a splash of color and flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cupcakes encapsulate the essence of sunny days in every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ¾ cup watermelon puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- Green food coloring (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and melted butter; add milk and watermelon puree. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with buttercream tinted green.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg