Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 3 ounce package watermelon Jell-O mix reserve 2 teaspoons for frosting, optional
- 1/2 Cup watermelon puree reserve 2 teaspoons for frosting, optional
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1/2 Cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 Cup mini chocolate chips, optional
- red or pink food color
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 1/2 Cup butter, softened
- 5 Cups confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoons watermelon puree
- 2 teaspoons Jell_O powder
- green food color
Servings: cupcakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with liners
- Mix the cake mix and Jell-O in a large bowl. Add water and oil and mix on medium speed
- Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well. Add watermelon puree and beat until blended.
- Add food color, if desired, until you reach your desired color.
- Fold in chocolate chips, optional. Pour into cupcake liners and bake according to the instructions on the box or until slightly golden and a pick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting Instructions: In a large bowl beat the cream cheese & butter. Beat in the watermelon puree. Gradually add sugar and Jell-O and beat until smooth. Add green food color to reach the color you desire. Frost and enjoy!