Watermelon Cupcakes with Watermelon Buttercream Frosting Recipe - (4.7/5)

Ingredients

• FOR THE CUPCAKES
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 dram (1 teaspoon) watermelon flavoring oil
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 - 16 ounce container (about 2 cups) sour cream
• Food coloring (optional)
• FOR THE FROSTING
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar