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Watermelon Cupcakes

Watermelon cupcakes are moist vanilla sponge cakes infused with fresh watermelon juice and small chunks of ripe watermelon. They have a vibrant appearance with a light, airy crumb and a juicy burst of fruit in every bite. The baking process transforms the fruit's flavor into a tender, subtly flavored cupcake with crisp edges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk preferably whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups watermelon juice freshly blended from ripe watermelon, strained
  • 1 cup watermelon chunks deseeded, small dice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or whisk
  • Cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Rubber spatula
  • Blender or food processor
  • Cooling rack
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a blender or food processor, puree ripe watermelon until smooth, then strain to remove seeds and pulp, collecting about 1 1/2 cups of juice.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour and sugar. Add softened butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and watermelon juice.
  4. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the mixture until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes. Ensure the batter is well combined but not overmixed.
  5. Gently fold in small watermelon chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cupcakes from oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. Once cooled completely, serve these vibrant watermelon cupcakes as a refreshing summer treat.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with a light watermelon-flavored frosting or a whipped cream dollop.