These Summer Cantaloupe Cupcakes are a delightful treat for hot days. The natural sweetness of cantaloupe adds a unique twist to traditional cupcakes, making them perfect for summer gatherings and picnics. They are light, moist, and bursting with fresh cantaloupe flavor.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 cup pureed cantaloupe about 1/2 medium cantaloupe. 1/4 cup milk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe for topping. Whipped cream for garnish. Mint leaves for garnish.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the cantaloupe puree, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cupcakes are cooled, top each one with diced cantaloupe, a dollop of whipped cream, and a fresh mint leaf for garnish. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Summer Cantaloupe Cupcakes!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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