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You are here: Home / sweets / How to Make A Watermelon Cake

How to Make A Watermelon Cake

Want to know how to make a watermelon cake? See the steps here and then follow the recipe for a great summer dessert.

There’s nothing quite like Summer entertaining as it takes you outside on the patio, or by the pool, or on the beach.  Yummy food and drinks are a major component too, with pot lucks and theme parties being so prevalent.  This “watermelon cake” that I made for my latest contribution to Tablespoon is the perfect dessert to bring to your next summer pot-luck party. Get the recipe here or simply make a white cake and tint it a deep pink color before baking.

The real treat is that it looks like a big cross section of watermelon with the green rind and chocolate chip seeds.  Here are my tips for getting the look:

Make a Watermelon Cake

  • Baking 2 layers will yield 2 watermelon cakes.
  • Divide white icing into 2 separate bowls.  Add green food coloring to one until desired color is achieved.  Add red food coloring to the other until desired color is achieved.
  • Start with the red frosting and cover the top of each cake layer, leaving about 1/4 inch border.
  • Using the green frosting, cover the sides and border area.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips for “seeds.”

I hope you’ll give this cake a try.  Your guests and the kids will love how it looks!


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June 6, 2012 10:10 am Chris Filed Under: Food Presentation, Summer, sweets

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  1. Chef says

    September 7, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Very funky cake!
    Just for the sake of photorealism – does the original fruit have seeds in the center? :))

    • Chris says

      September 7, 2012 at 10:03 am

      What’s your point?

  2. Kori Clark says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    This is so cute! My kids would freak out! Love it!

  3. Jen @ Secondcitysoiree.com says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Oh now…that’s too adorable for words!

  4. Dawn Sandomeno says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This is too cute for words and looks scrumptious!

  5. Coryanne Ettiene says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    This cake has summer written all over it!

  6. Katja of Skimbaco says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    What a fun idea!

  7. [email protected] says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    That cake is so cute! Perfect summer dessert.

  8. Tori says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:38 am

    This would be adorable for a pool party or picnic!

  9. Michelle says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:38 am

    LOVE this!! I’m throwing cami a little watermelon themed party this summer so this will be perfect 🙂 thanks for sharing!

  10. Jordan - polkadotprints says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:33 am

    This is such a cute idea! Want to try it just for fun 🙂

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