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Watermelon Cupcakes

These cupcakes incorporate pureed watermelon into the batter, creating a moist crumb with a subtle, sweet, and grassy flavor. The interior has a grainy, cool texture reminiscent of sliced watermelon, and the cupcakes are baked until light and fluffy with a slightly crisp exterior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup watermelon puree seedless, chilled
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Food processor or blender
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Use a food processor or blender to purée 2 cups of ripe, seedless watermelon until smooth. Chill the purée in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
    1 cup watermelon puree
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and chilled watermelon purée. Blend until smooth.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing. The batter will be slightly grainy due to the watermelon pulp.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cupcakes should be lightly golden and spring back when pressed.
  6. Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, optionally garnish with a small slice of watermelon or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.