Watermelon Cake
My watermelon cake is made with juicy melon and topped with sweetened whipped cream. It only takes 15 minutes to transform fresh fruit into a showstopping gluten free dessert that can double as a center piece!
I love serving the classics like bbq pork tenderloin, instant pot baked beans, and Mexican street corn when hosting BBQs. This Watermelon cake makes the perfect no bake dessert. It is refreshing, naturally hydrating and light enough after a big meal. It would even make the perfect birthday cake for watermelon lover. Watch the oohs ad ahs as this cake that looks like it came straight from a bakery is actually fresh fruit! Worried guests could be disappointed? Make my watermelon cupcakes made with actual watermelon cake batter and buttercream frosting too!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Watermelon: Choose a seedless melon that is heavy for its size. Look for a yellow (not white) field spot for ripeness. Also, look for tan weblike lines that can indicate how sweet it is.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Keep ice cold until it is ready to whip. Look for one with at lesat 36% milk fat.
- Sugar: You can also use granulated/white sugar in a pinch.
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- Help the Whipped Cream Stick: Pat the melon with paper towels before icing. I like to air dry it in the fridge for around an hour and then plot again to get as much of that surface moisture off as possible.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth frosting every time!
- Want a perfect circle? Use a springform pan without the base for shaping.
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📖 Recipe
Watermelon Fruit Cake
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Ingredients
- 7-10 Pound Seedless Watermelon
- 2 ½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream Chilled
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Fruit I used Strawberries/Blueberries
Instructions
- Cut the ends off of your watermelon with a very sharp knife. Set aside.
- Set the cake upright. Cut off all of the green rind and white pith. Gradually cut off the longer sides until it resembles a circle.
- Blot watermelon with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Air dry in the fridge for about 1 hour.
- Use a chilled bowl and beats to whip your cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar a little at a time. Continue mixing until it forms soft peaks. Spread whipped cream onto the melon cake using an offset spatula. Top with berries if desired.
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I made this and it was so refreshing and fun—perfect for a summer treat!
At first this looked intimidating to make. But following your steps it was so easy and was a hit at our Sunday barbecue
My family loved this cake, so delicious and refreshing. Thank you!
I loved this idea of using watermelon as cake, so made it immediately my kids and hubby enjoyed a lot.
So yum! Will definitely be making again!!
Thanks for sharing at Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
Hi
This looks great! Can I ask how long it will hold up set out on a table?
Thanks
Hi Alex,
Thanks so much for your comment.
I wouldn't leave it sit out with the whipped cream on it for more than 30-40 mins as you wouldn't want it to melt on you! Hope this helps!
I'll never understand people not having room for dessert either! Pure craziness!! 😉 This watermelon cake looks so awesome!
Absolutely lunacy! Thanks Jocelyn.
I just recently saw this on tv and it looks cool!
This watermelon cake is sooo fun! I am so in love with the genius of it!
Thanks Jocelyn! 😀
wow now THIS is a cake! ive never see something like this before.. definitely saving the recipe to recreate in my kitchen, love it!
Thanks so much Thalia!
That does look delicious! We would love to have you link it up with us at Foodie Fridays! Our party is still open until the end of the day today! Your pictures are beautiful!
Oh wow, it's a like a little work of art!