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Watermelon Cupcakes

Watermelon Cupcakes

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Create a summer sensation with these vibrant Watermelon Cupcakes! These delightful treats feature bright green cupcakes topped with luscious buttercream frosting infused with watermelon flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or just treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top mimic watermelon seeds, adding a fun and whimsical touch that kids and adults alike will love. Simple to make and visually stunning, they’re the ultimate dessert for warm-weather gatherings!

  • Total Time: 39 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Leaf green food coloring
  • For the Frosting: 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature), powdered sugar, watermelon Kool-Aid mix, red gel food coloring, mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg whites, sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients then add green food coloring.
  4. Fill liners ½ to ¾ full and bake for 17-19 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream made from creamed butter mixed with powdered sugar and Kool-Aid.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 19 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg