Discover the perfect summer sweet treat with these easy watermelon cupcakes. Refreshing and eye catching, these cupcakes are perfect for any summer gathering!

Indulge in the sweetness of summer with our delicious watermelon cupcakes!

These whimsical treats bring the essence of juicy watermelon to your dessert table, capturing the vibrant flavors of the beloved fruit in every bite.

Whether you’re hosting a summer bbq, a birthday party with a watermelon theme or just craving a taste of summer, these watermelon themed cupcakes will be the star of the show.

Learn how to create this mouthwatering watermelon cupcakes recipe with our step-by-step recipe.

How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes

Ingredients

all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
sugar
half cup butter
eggs (room temperature)
milk
vanilla
green gel food coloring
cream cheese
powdered sugar
red gel food coloring
1 cup chocolate chips (mini)
large mixing bowl
cupcake pans or muffin cups

Instructions:

Line cupcake tins with green cupcake liners or paper liners of your choice. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees f.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture.

Mix in a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the green color is fully incorporated into your cupcakes.

Pour cake batter into your muffin tin until they are two-thirds full.

Bake your cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

While your cupcakes are cooling on a wire rack, make the homemade frosting of your choice:
cream cheese frosting or homemade buttercream icing.

After you make your frosting, add in a few drops of pink food coloring or red food coloring and fold it in until your frosting is a nice pinkish color.

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Add the frosting to your cake decorating bag or piping bag with an icing tip (a 1m tip works best) and frost your delicious cupcakes.

Of course, we want these to look just like a real watermelon, so finish off your cute watermelon cupcakes with some mini chocolate chips to resemble watermelon seeds.

Relevant Recipes:

Tips for Best Results When Making Watermelon Cupcakes

For the best watermelon flavor, use fresh watermelon puree. Remove the seeds and blend the ripe watermelon until smooth. Strain the puree to remove excess liquid, ensuring a concentrated and flavorful addition to your cupcake batter. Watermelon puree adds extra moisture to the cupcake batter, so consider reducing other liquid ingredients slightly in your recipe to maintain the proper consistency.
Watermelon cupcakes often have a light pink color, reminiscent of the fruit’s color. If you want a more vibrant appearance, add a touch of pink food coloring to your batter.
To intensify the watermelon flavoring, you can add a few drops of watermelon extract to the batter.
Consider using a light pink frosting for a watermelon-inspired look. You can use buttercream frosting and tint it with pink food coloring to resemble watermelon flesh.
Garnish the frosted cupcakes with mini chocolate chips to mimic watermelon seeds. Alternatively, add small watermelon candy slices or fondant cutouts for a fun and decorative touch.
For an extra refreshing treat, chill your watermelon cupcakes in the refrigerator before serving. The cool cupcakes will be perfect for a summer celebration.

Watermelon Cupcake Recipe FAQ’s

How long to bake cupcakes at 325?

Baking cupcakes at 325°F (160°C) typically requires a longer baking time compared to the standard temperature of 350°F. Lowering the baking temperature helps to create a more even and gentle heat distribution, resulting in cupcakes that are moist and have a slightly more delicate texture. As a general guideline, cupcakes baked at 325°F take approximately 18 to 22 minutes.

Can I make the cupcakes in advance?

Yes, you can make the cupcakes ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Frost them just before serving for the freshest taste.

How do I prevent the frosting from melting in warm weather?

If serving the cupcakes in warm weather, keep them in a cool, shaded area until ready to serve. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can cause the frosting to soften.

Watermelon Cupcakes

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Discover the perfect summer sweet treat with these easy watermelon cupcakes. Refreshing and eye catching, these cupcakes are perfect for any summer gathering!

Ingredients

all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
sugar
half cup butter
eggs (room temperature)
milk
vanilla
green food coloring
cream cheese
powdered sugar
red gel food coloring
1 cup chocolate chips (mini)
large mixing bowl
cupcake pans or muffin cups

Instructions

Line cupcake tins with green cupcake liners or paper liners of your choice. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees f.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture.

Mix in a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the green color is fully incorporated into your cupcakes.

Pour cake batter into your muffin tin until they are two-thirds full.

Bake your cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

While your cupcakes are cooling on a wire rack, make the homemade frosting of your choice: cream cheese frosting or homemade buttercream icing.

After you make your frosting, add in a few drops of pink food coloring or red food coloring and fold it in until your frosting is a nice pinkish color.

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Add the frosting to your cake decorating bag or piping bag with an icing tip (a 1m tip works best) and frost your delicious cupcakes.

Of course, we want these to look just like a real watermelon, so finish off your cute watermelon cupcakes with some mini chocolate chips to resemble watermelon seeds.

Notes

For the best watermelon flavor, use fresh watermelon puree. Remove the seeds and blend the ripe watermelon until smooth. Strain the puree to remove excess liquid, ensuring a concentrated and flavorful addition to your cupcake batter. Watermelon puree adds extra moisture to the cupcake batter, so consider reducing other liquid ingredients slightly in your recipe to maintain the proper consistency.

Watermelon cupcakes often have a light pink color, reminiscent of the fruit's color. If you want a more vibrant appearance, add a touch of pink food coloring to your batter.

To intensify the watermelon flavoring, you can add a few drops of watermelon extract to the batter.

Consider using a light pink frosting for a watermelon-inspired look. You can use buttercream frosting and tint it with pink food coloring to resemble watermelon flesh.

Garnish the frosted cupcakes with mini chocolate chips to mimic watermelon seeds. Alternatively, add small watermelon candy slices or fondant cutouts for a fun and decorative touch.

For an extra refreshing treat, chill your watermelon cupcakes in the refrigerator before serving. The cool cupcakes will be perfect for a summer celebration.