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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
  • 2 tbsp watermelon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine watermelon puree, sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and watermelon juice until smooth.
  2. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best served chilled and can be decorated with fresh watermelon slices.

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