Description
Bright and refreshing watermelon-flavored cupcakes perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Green food coloring
- Mini chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Watermelon-flavored buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Blend in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined.
- Add green food coloring to the batter to achieve your desired watermelon hue.
- Fill the lined cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare your watermelon-flavored buttercream frosting, frost the cupcakes, and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg