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Watermelon Cupcakes

Delicious and refreshing cupcakes made with watermelon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup watermelon puree
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup watermelon chunks for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine watermelon puree, sugar, and softened butter.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
  3. Top with watermelon chunks for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best served chilled on a hot day.

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