Nothing beats a cool and refreshing slice of watermelon on those hot summer days. In this recipe, watermelon is served up like cake but tastes so much more refreshing! Enjoy a slice topped with whipped topping and fresh berries!
What is Watermelon Cake?
Fresh and healthy, watermelon cake isn’t a cake at all! In this easy recipe, watermelon is cut into a cylinder and ‘iced’ with whipped topping. Garnish it up with fresh fruit, berries, or even slivered almonds.
This cake is a simple version of a watermelon cake. This watermelon cake is so quick and easy to make. Serve this sweet cake for a birthday party, or a wedding, or bring it to the next picnic, BBQ, or pool party. Dress this up with all kinds of additional fruit for a colorful cake. Healthy and thirst-quenching, this dessert is perfect for those hot summer days.
Ingredients & Variations
WATERMELON: Choose a seedless watermelon for the best results. To choose the best watermelon that is sweet and juicy: TOPPING: This cake is topped with some cool whip or cool whip light. Or make a homemade whipped cream with some vanilla extract and powdered sugar if serving right away.
How to Make Watermelon Cake
This cake is a healthy and adorable addition to any picnic or party!
How to Decorate Watermelon Cake
To dress up this cake, add some cut strawberries to the topping or any other fruit. Or cut some watermelon into star shapes, and then attach these pieces to the watermelon with some toothpicks.
mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavingsfresh raspberries or blueberriesmint for garnishsliced almonds or chopped pecanssprinkles
Make Ahead and Leftovers
If using whipped topping, this watermelon cake can be made up to 8 hours in advance and stored on a serving platter in the fridge uncovered. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If bringing it to an outdoor event, it may be a good idea to keep it on ice. Did you make this Watermelon Cake? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
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