Watermelon Cupcakes: The Juicy Treat You’ll Love Making at Home
Delicious and refreshing watermelon cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the watermelon puree and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh watermelon.
- These cupcakes can be topped with watermelon-flavored frosting for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Watermelon Cupcakes, dessert, summer treat