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Watermelon Cupcakes

These cupcakes incorporate fresh watermelon chunks into a buttery batter, which are then baked into moist, tender cupcakes with visible bits of fruit throughout. The final appearance is a soft, crumbly cupcake with a light, summery flavor and a slightly moist texture, showcasing specks of watermelon inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh watermelon chopped and deseeded
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cupcake tray
  • Cupcake liners
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. 1 cup fresh watermelon, chopped and deseeded
  2. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  3. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  5. 1/4 cup milk
  6. 2 large eggs
  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  8. 1 teaspoon baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt