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Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe

This Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe is a must try for Summer. Everyone will go crazy over these watermelon themed cupcakes and they are so easy to make! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe
Servings: 24
Calories: 187kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 small box 3.4 oz watermelon flavored jello
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • Pink food coloring optional
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus more for decoration
  • Frosting of your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and add cupcake liners to pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and watermelon jello.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, and oil.
  • Mix until completely smooth.
  • If using food coloring, add a few drops and mix until desired color.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter into cupcake liners.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Decorate with frosting of your choice and add mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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