Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup buttermilk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup watermelon puree (blend seedless watermelon until smooth)
– Green food coloring (optional, for fun decoration)
– 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
– 1-2 tablespoons watermelon juice (for frosting)
Instructions
Creating Watermelon Cupcakes can be a delightful experience if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until combined.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Add Watermelon Puree: Gently fold in the watermelon puree until the batter is smooth and combined.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ of the way full.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, watermelon juice, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
11. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the watermelon frosting using a piping bag for an elegant look.
12. Decorate: Optionally, decorate with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for a fun touch to your Watermelon Cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g