The Fresh Watermelon 'Cake' That Will Win Summer
You can make all kinds of healthy watermelon recipes, but when it comes to one that surprises and delights, this watermelon cake recipe trumps them all.
The air conditioning will run overtime to keep you cool in summer. However, you can keep the kitchen temperature steady and still enjoy a homemade treat using our watermelon cake recipe that doesn't need the oven turned on (and other no-bake desserts). If you're celebrating someone's special day, a watermelon birthday cake is a healthy dessert option that entices party guests to eat more fruit. Bring it to a potluck, or make it on a (much) smaller scale for an impressive weeknight dessert to serve your family.
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How to Make Watermelon Cake from the Whole Fruit
Follow these step-by-step directions to make a fresh watermelon cake that serves a large group.
Use a sharp knife to cut off each end of the watermelon (this gives you a flat surface to work on). Stand the watermelon on one of the flat sides, and remove the remaining watermelon rind.
Place the trimmed watermelon on a cake stand.
Frost with whipped topping, smoothing or swirling as you go. You could also drizzle the cake with chocolate ganache, melted almond bark, or another favorite dessert topping.
Decorate as desired. Use any combination of chopped nuts, sprinkles, fresh fruit, candy, crushed cookies, or cereals—just about anything you'd use to decorate a cake.
With summer-fresh watermelon at the core, you can make all kinds of healthy watermelon recipes, but when it comes to one that surprises and delights, this watermelon cake recipe trumps them all.
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