Description
Watermelon Splash Summer Cupcakes are the ultimate summer treat, bursting with juicy watermelon flavor and topped with a vibrant frosting that captures the essence of sunny days. These delightful cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a hot day. With soft, fluffy cake and refreshing watermelon notes, each bite is like a sweet escape to a summer paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ? cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp watermelon flavoring or extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the watermelon puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in extra watermelon pieces if desired.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg