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Fresh Watermelon Cake

This refreshing cake is the perfect dessert or snack. It's made with only a few basic ingredients!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 379kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (15-20 lb) watermelon
  • 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 3/4 cup raspberries
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

  • Add the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla to a large bowl and whip for 2-3 minutes on high speed or until stiff peaks form. Then set aside for later.
    whipped cream in a bowl
  • Cut the ends of the watermelon off then set the watermelon up on its end.
    watermelon with the top and bottom cup off
  • Carefully slice the rind from off of the outside of the watermelon and form it into a cylindrical shape as best you can without cutting too much of the fruit off.
    watermelon with rind cut off
  • Lay the watermelon back down on its side then slice it in half.
    watermelon sliced in half
  • Place one half of the watermelon on a cake stand then add a layer of the whip cream on top then place the other watermelon half on top.
    half of watermelon with frosting on top
  • Blot the outside of the watermelon with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture then cover the outside with the remaining heavy cream.
    watermelon covered in cream
  • Add the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries to the top of the cake along with a few mint leaves then slice and serve.
    cake topped with fresh berries

Notes

This recipe makes 8 large slices. You can divide each slice in half for 16 servings.
Storing: This cake should be served immediately for best results. The whipped cream frosting can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. 
Freezing: Due to the high water content in watermelon, freezing is not recommended as thawing will change the structure of the watermelon. 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 3482IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg