Name: Watermelon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 7-10 Pound Seedless Watermelon; 2 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (Chilled); 1/4 cup White Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; Fresh Fruit (I used Strawberries/Blueberries)

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Watermelon Cake: Juicy watermelon “cake” topped with sweetened whipped cream and tart berries.

When it comes to holiday desserts my family is always “too full” after a big meal for whatever crazy, fabulous dessert I’ve made.

Personally, I always have room for dessert so this concept is a bit foreign to me!

However, I can usually talk them into something “light” like Angel Food Cake or Jello (lol!). However, those are kind of boring/repetitive. I decided to try something different.

This watermelon cake recipe is cool, creamy, and refreshing. It also looks beautiful enough to double as a centerpiece!

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Watermelon Cake

Watermelon Cake: Juicy watermelon "cake" topped with sweetened whipped cream and tart berries.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: Slices

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

▢ 7-10 Pound Seedless Watermelon
▢ 2 ½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream Chilled
▢ ¼ cup White Sugar
▢ 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
▢ Fresh Fruit I used Strawberries/Blueberries

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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.
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.
Blot watermelon with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Spread whipped cream onto the melon cake using an offset spatula. Top with berries if desired.
Store in the refrigerator.

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Adapted via: Sprinkle Bakes

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Comments

Mary Bostow says

August 11, 2016 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for sharing at Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

Alex says

September 17, 2014 at 10:52 am

Hi
This looks great! Can I ask how long it will hold up set out on a table?
Thanks

- admin says
  
  September 22, 2014 at 11:10 pm
  
  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!
  
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

July 31, 2014 at 9:11 pm

I’ll never understand people not having room for dessert either! Pure craziness!! 😉 This watermelon cake looks so awesome!

- admin says
  
  August 03, 2014 at 11:25 pm
  
  Absolutely lunacy! Thanks Jocelyn.
  
Natalye says

July 29, 2014 at 7:11 pm

I just recently saw this on tv and it looks cool!

Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

July 29, 2014 at 9:15 am

This watermelon cake is sooo fun! I am so in love with the genius of it!

- admin says
  
  August 03, 2014 at 11:35 pm
  
  Thanks Jocelyn! 😀
  
Thalia @ butter and brioche says

July 29, 2014 at 12:21 am

wow now THIS is a cake! ive never see something like this before.. definitely saving the recipe to recreate in my kitchen, love it!

- admin says
  
  August 03, 2014 at 11:38 pm
  
  Thanks so much Thalia!
  
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

July 28, 2014 at 7:47 am

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!

Kiss & Make-up says

July 28, 2014 at 4:08 am

Oh wow, it’s a like a little work of art!