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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!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
- Cut the ends of the watermelon off then set the watermelon up on its end.
- 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.
- Lay the watermelon back down on its side then slice it 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.
- 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.
- Add the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries to the top of the cake along with a few mint leaves then slice and serve.
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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.
- 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.
- Due to the high water content in watermelon, freezing is not recommended as thawing will change the structure of the watermelon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
3482IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 3482IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.