Watermelon Cupcakes
Watermelon is over 90% water, making it a refreshing and hydrating fruit choice for summer desserts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Watermelon Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, watermelon juice, and red food coloring (if using).
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and watermelon juice until smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
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Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each cupcake.
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Garnish with a small watermelon slice on each cupcake.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
