watermelon cupcakes
I went to the farmers market a few weeks ago and bought a watermelon that weighed in excess of 40 pounds (Mega melon is what I called it). I love ice cold watermelon and wanted to mimic the taste so I scoured the net to see if I could find a recipe. I found a couple so I did a little tweaking, did my own icing and this is what I came up with. And I'm told, the cupcake tastes better on the chilly side.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These watermelon cupcakes will be perfect for any summer event. They're tender and sweet with a hint of watermelon flavor. The frosting is rich, creamy, sweet, and delicious on top of the cupcakes. Watermelon and cupcakes are the usual picnic fare. Combine the two and you have a really great fresh taste. We loved these cupcakes and can't wait to make 'em again!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 - egg
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup watermelon juice
- 1/2 cup watermelon pulp (well squeezed)
- ICING
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz softened)
- 1 box Dominos confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup watermelon pulp (well squeezed)
- - watermelon juice, to taste
How To Make watermelon cupcakes
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Step 1Cut watermelon into cubes and run it through a food processor or blender. Separate pulp and juice with a fine sieve. -
Step 2Cream softened butter and sugar. Then add egg and sour cream; mix.
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Step 3Add dry ingredients.
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Step 4Add juice and mix.
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Step 5Gently stir in pulp with a spoon (can add more if you want more texture).
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Step 6Pour into lined cupcake pan. Place in 350 degree pre-heated oven for about 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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Step 7For the icing, cream butter and cream cheese. Add confectioners' sugar and blend well.
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Step 8Add pulp (add more or less as per personal preference). Make sure your pulp is squeezed out well or your icing consistency may be runny. (I put the pulp in a strainer and smashed it down with the back of a spoon.)
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Step 9Blend well and adjust consistency to your liking with watermelon pulp or juice.
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Step 10Put the icing into a piping bag with number 1 tip or however you want to ice them.
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