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Watermelon Cupcakes with Lime Frosting Recipe

These watermelon cupcakes are light, moist, and packed with the fresh, sweet flavor of watermelon. Paired with a tangy lime frosting, they’re the perfect combination of sweet and zesty.
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Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup watermelon puree
  • ¼ cup milk

For the Lime Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, and watermelon puree.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes completely.
  • For frosting, beat butter, then gradually add powdered sugar. Add lime juice, zest, and heavy cream for consistency. Frost cupcakes.