Fluffy Watermelon Cupcakes (Printer-Friendly)

Airy cupcakes tinted green with a sweet watermelon pink frosting for summer or party treats.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cupcake

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large egg whites
07 - 1/2 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Frosting

11 - 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
12 - 3 cups powdered sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened watermelon Kool-Aid powder
14 - pink gel food coloring, as needed
15 - 1 tablespoon whole milk, as needed

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed. Set aside to prevent clumping and promote tenderness.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape the bowl sides for even mixing.
03 - Incorporate egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until just combined.
04 - Gradually mix in green gel food coloring until achieving a vibrant watermelon rind shade. Use sparingly to maintain desired color.
05 - Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients in two portions, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes fluffy.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
07 - Beat room-temperature butter until smooth and creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until thick and fluffy.
08 - Mix in watermelon Kool-Aid powder, then add pink gel food coloring until desired watermelon pink is achieved. Adjust consistency with milk if necessary.
09 - Once cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the frosting evenly atop each cupcake. Optionally, garnish with mini chocolate chips to mimic watermelon seeds.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Use ingredients at room temperature for optimal batter consistency and rise.
02 - Check cupcakes for doneness at the lower end of baking time to avoid dryness.
03 - For best frosting texture, add milk gradually and refrigerate if frosting becomes too soft.

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