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Fluffy Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe

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Moist, colorful, and whimsical, these Fluffy Watermelon Cupcakes feature a green-tinted Greek yogurt cupcake base with pink watermelon-flavored frosting. They’re a perfect splash of summer for any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ½ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Green gel food coloring
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp unsweetened watermelon Kool-Aid powder or watermelon extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • 1 Tbsp whole milk (as needed for consistency)
  • Mini chocolate chips (optional, for “seeds”)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in Greek yogurt, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in a few drops of green gel food coloring.
  6. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the room temperature butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the watermelon Kool-Aid powder or extract.
  11. Add pink food coloring and 1 Tbsp milk as needed to reach desired frosting consistency.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes with pink frosting and decorate with mini chocolate chips to mimic watermelon seeds.

Notes

  • Add watermelon slice candies on top for extra fun presentation.
  • Perfect for BBQs, summer birthdays, or Halloween events.
  • Serve with lemonade or fruity mocktails for a complete summer treat.

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