Watermelon Mojito Cupcakes made from doctored cake mix and a mint frosting will brighten up any picnic or summer party. Not only do these cupcakes look like watermelon, they taste like it too thanks to some fresh watermelon puree added to the batter. Mini chocolate chips give the effect of watermelon seeds and add a hint of chocolate flavor.

The Fourth of July is nearly here. Can you believe it " This summer is absolutely flying by. It feels like Memorial Day was just yesterday. But there are still many weeks ahead for enjoying watermelon.

My favorite way to enjoy watermelon is by sprinkling just a little salt on a slice. Sometimes the simplest things in life really are the best.

But sometimes something a little more original and special is called for.
Watermelon Mojitos Cupcakes Recipe

These Watermelon Mojito Cupcakes are a treat both kids and grown-ups will enjoy. To fully give the effect of a Mojito, the delicious summer cocktail with rum and mint, I added a little rum to the batter and rum extract to the frosting. But you could easily omit the rum from the batter or only add it to half of the batter.

Using a box of white cake mix, these cupcakes turn out super light, making them a great choice for an outdoor picnic. Because of the frosting, you will want to keep them in a cool place until serving. If left in the heat, they might turn into melted watermelon cupcakes and that wouldn’t be any fun. Wouldn’t be very pretty either.

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