Watermelon Cupcakes
Watermelon Cupcakes are a delightful and refreshing summer treat that perfectly blend the juicy flavor of watermelon with fluffy cupcake goodness. Topped with vibrant pink frosting and colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes are sure to brighten up any gathering, whether it’s a picnic, birthday party, or just a sweet indulgence on a sunny day. Easy to make and visually appealing, they capture the essence of warm days spent with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup freshly squeezed watermelon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and watermelon juice.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (52g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg