Making Watermelon Cupcakes involves simple steps. Follow the guide below to achieve delicious results:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
2. Prepare Watermelon Puree: Blend seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain to remove any pulp if desired.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
6. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the watermelon puree. Mix just until fully combined.
7. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
8. Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
9. Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool Cupcakes: Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, whip cream or buttercream and, if desired, add green food coloring for a fun watermelon rind effect.
12. Frost Cupcakes: Once cooled, top the cupcakes with your prepared frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
13. Decorate: Add small watermelon slices or colorful sprinkles on top for an eye-catching finish.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Watermelon Cupcakes that are delectable and visually stunning!