Watermelon Cupcakes
Watermelon is synonymous with summer, so why not turn it into a cupcake? Watermelon cupcakes are fun, festive, and perfect for a summer party. Use watermelon juice in your batter to give the cupcakes a light watermelon flavor.For the frosting, a watermelon-flavored buttercream works best. You can even add a few mini chocolate chips on top to resemble watermelon seeds. These cupcakes are sure to be a conversation starter.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring optional
- Mini chocolate chips for decoration
For the Watermelon Buttercream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons watermelon juice
- Red food coloring optional
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in watermelon juice and milk. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- For buttercream, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and watermelon juice. Add red food coloring if desired. Add milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips to resemble watermelon seeds.