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Watermelon Cupcakes

Watermelon Cupcakes
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Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful Watermelon Cupcakes! Bursting with refreshing watermelon flavor and topped with a vibrant green buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or picnics. The playful look, complete with mini chocolate chip ‘seeds,’ makes them a fun treat for kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these delightful desserts in no time. They’re not just visually appealing—they’re also an adventurous twist on traditional cupcakes that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Leaf green food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter for frosting
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1/2 tsp powdered watermelon Kool-Aid mix for frosting
  • Small amount of red gel food coloring for frosting
  • Mini chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well.
  3. Blend in sour cream, milk, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Add food coloring to achieve desired shade and fill liners two-thirds full.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. For frosting: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and Kool-Aid mix until smooth. Use red gel food coloring for a pink hue.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with mini chocolate chips.

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