Watermelon Cupcakes with Real Watermelon
Jul 4, 2024 0:55:46 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Jul 4, 2024 0:55:46 GMT -5
Watermelon Cupcakes with Real Watermelon
Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
▢1 (15.25) oz white cake mix
▢1 ¼ cup watermelon juice *
▢3 egg whites
▢⅓ cup oil
▢3 drops red food coloring
▢⅙ cup dark colored sprinkles
Cream Cheese Frosting
▢¼ cup unsalted butter softened
▢1 (8) oz cream cheese softened
▢3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
▢4-5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
Preheat oven 350F, line cupcake pans.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon juice, egg whites, and oil, then beat the mixture for 2 minutes until smooth. Fill cupcake pans about ¾ full with the batter and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Frosting
To make cream cheese frosting, in a large bowl add butter, cream cheese. Gradually add green food coloring until you get a light green color and continue mixing until well combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar ½ cup at a time until well combined and mix for about 5 more minutes.
Decorate cupcakes using your favorite frosting tip.
Notes
*To make watermelon juice, simply place chunks of watermelon into a blender and blend until smooth.
After frosting the cupcakes, you can add mini chocolate chips on the frosting to make it look like it has watermelon seeds.
Variations
Watermelon Puree: Incorporate freshly pureed watermelon into the cupcake batter to infuse it with natural watermelon flavor and moisture.
Watermelon Frosting: Create a creamy frosting using watermelon puree, powdered sugar, and butter or cream cheese. This will add a refreshing twist to the traditional frosting flavor.
Watermelon Garnish: Top each cupcake with a small slice of fresh watermelon as a decorative and tasty garnish.
Watermelon Syrup: Make a watermelon syrup by boiling down watermelon juice with sugar until it thickens slightly. Drizzle this syrup over the cooled cupcakes for an extra burst of watermelon flavor.
Watermelon Chunks: Add diced watermelon pieces to the cupcake batter for juicy bursts of fruit in every bite.
Watermelon Extract: Use watermelon extract or essence to flavor both the cupcakes and the frosting if fresh watermelon is not available or if you want a more concentrated flavor.
Watermelon Rind Zest: Grate the green part of the watermelon rind (without the white part) and fold it into the cupcake batter for a subtle hint of watermelon flavor and a pop of color.
You're welcome to substitute watermelon juice with a packet of watermelon Kool-Aid or watermelon Jello for added flavor.
Substitutions
Watermelon Juice: If fresh watermelon is not available, you can use store-bought watermelon juice as a substitute for watermelon puree in the cupcake batter. Ensure it's unsweetened and adjust the sweetness of the batter accordingly.
Watermelon Flavoring: If you can't find fresh watermelon or watermelon juice, you can use watermelon flavoring or extract as a substitute. Adjust the amount according to taste preferences and the strength of the extract.
Watermelon Jam or Preserves: If you have watermelon jam or preserves on hand, you can swirl a spoonful into the cupcake batter for added flavor and moisture.
Natural Food Coloring: If you want to enhance the pink color of the cupcakes without using artificial food coloring, you can use natural alternatives like beet juice or strawberry puree to tint the batter. (Don't worry, you can't taste the beet juice)
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
▢1 (15.25) oz white cake mix
▢1 ¼ cup watermelon juice *
▢3 egg whites
▢⅓ cup oil
▢3 drops red food coloring
▢⅙ cup dark colored sprinkles
Cream Cheese Frosting
▢¼ cup unsalted butter softened
▢1 (8) oz cream cheese softened
▢3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
▢4-5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
Preheat oven 350F, line cupcake pans.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon juice, egg whites, and oil, then beat the mixture for 2 minutes until smooth. Fill cupcake pans about ¾ full with the batter and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Frosting
To make cream cheese frosting, in a large bowl add butter, cream cheese. Gradually add green food coloring until you get a light green color and continue mixing until well combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar ½ cup at a time until well combined and mix for about 5 more minutes.
Decorate cupcakes using your favorite frosting tip.
Notes
*To make watermelon juice, simply place chunks of watermelon into a blender and blend until smooth.
After frosting the cupcakes, you can add mini chocolate chips on the frosting to make it look like it has watermelon seeds.
Variations
Watermelon Puree: Incorporate freshly pureed watermelon into the cupcake batter to infuse it with natural watermelon flavor and moisture.
Watermelon Frosting: Create a creamy frosting using watermelon puree, powdered sugar, and butter or cream cheese. This will add a refreshing twist to the traditional frosting flavor.
Watermelon Garnish: Top each cupcake with a small slice of fresh watermelon as a decorative and tasty garnish.
Watermelon Syrup: Make a watermelon syrup by boiling down watermelon juice with sugar until it thickens slightly. Drizzle this syrup over the cooled cupcakes for an extra burst of watermelon flavor.
Watermelon Chunks: Add diced watermelon pieces to the cupcake batter for juicy bursts of fruit in every bite.
Watermelon Extract: Use watermelon extract or essence to flavor both the cupcakes and the frosting if fresh watermelon is not available or if you want a more concentrated flavor.
Watermelon Rind Zest: Grate the green part of the watermelon rind (without the white part) and fold it into the cupcake batter for a subtle hint of watermelon flavor and a pop of color.
You're welcome to substitute watermelon juice with a packet of watermelon Kool-Aid or watermelon Jello for added flavor.
Substitutions
Watermelon Juice: If fresh watermelon is not available, you can use store-bought watermelon juice as a substitute for watermelon puree in the cupcake batter. Ensure it's unsweetened and adjust the sweetness of the batter accordingly.
Watermelon Flavoring: If you can't find fresh watermelon or watermelon juice, you can use watermelon flavoring or extract as a substitute. Adjust the amount according to taste preferences and the strength of the extract.
Watermelon Jam or Preserves: If you have watermelon jam or preserves on hand, you can swirl a spoonful into the cupcake batter for added flavor and moisture.
Natural Food Coloring: If you want to enhance the pink color of the cupcakes without using artificial food coloring, you can use natural alternatives like beet juice or strawberry puree to tint the batter. (Don't worry, you can't taste the beet juice)
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