Watermelon Fruit Cake

5 from 1 vote

Juicy, fresh-tasting Watermelon Fruit Cake nourishes your body with each sweet fork full! With herbs and homemade cream, it's a fruity and flavorful dessert you’re sure to savor.

Prep Time35

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snacks & Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake, fruit, Watermelon, Watermelon fruit cake

Servings: Servings

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Nicole Barker

Ingredients

1 small watermelon
2 cup heavy cream chilled
3 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp powdered milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries
12 small strawberries
1 small kiwi
1/2 small mango
mint leaves

Instructions

Start by chopping off the tips of a watermelon. Use a large knife with a sharp blade for better results. Then, place the watermelon onto the flat side and chop off the sides. After removing the hard peel, work around it gently to give it a nice finish.
Whip up the cream: Utilizing either a hand-held or stationary mixer equipped with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract at a medium-high speed until you achieve peaks, which typically take around 3 to 4 minutes. In the event of accidental over-whipping resulting in a curdled and dense appearance, simply add a small quantity of chilled heavy cream and gently incorporate it by hand using a spatula until the texture becomes smooth once more.
Once the cream is ready, incorporate powdered milk using a spatula. Refrigerate while you prepare the toppings for the cake.
Use some paper towels to drain excess moisture from the watermelon so that the cream sticks properly. Next, chop your fruit toppings to your liking and set them aside.
Use a piping bag to decorate your cake. This amount of cream will be enough to play around. You can opt for covering the top and sides or only the top of the cake.
Finally, arrange the fruit topping around the cake. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 6 hours. This cake is definitely best when freshly made. After a few hours, the cream will lose its glossy appearance, and the fruit will become soggy.

Notes

Tips

Select a small watermelon that's ripe and firm. A ripe watermelon will have a sweet and juicy flavor.

Recipe Notes

Watermelon Cake is a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional cakes. It features a base of ripe, sweet watermelon, topped with a light and creamy whipped cream, and adorned with a colorful array of fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and mint leaves.

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