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    Watermelon Cake

    Home » Holidays » 4th of July » Watermelon Cake

    Published: May 10, 2023 · Modified: Feb 20, 2024 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    A Watermelon Cake with fresh fruit is a refreshing and delicious summer dessert! A cool, no-bake dessert for the 4th of July or summer picnics.

    Fresh watermelon cake, two-tiers of watermelon decorated with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and dragonfruit cut into star shapes.

    Watermelon Cake

    Red, white, and blue dessert is perfect for the 4th of July, a Memorial Day picnic or anytime that watermelon is in season! You can easily try different color schemes for other occasions as well.  If you love cool refreshing treats, you should also try a Watermelon Slush or our Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad! 

    *This post contains affiliate links.Watermelon, dragon fruit, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries on a white surface.

    Watermelon Fruit Cake

    So, when I first made this it was such a hit that now my family keeps asking for it whenever watermelon is in season! It's a crowd-pleaser and honestly, it's pretty easy. Just make sure you keep paper towels handy.

    How to Make a Watermelon Cake with Fresh Fruit

    Ingredients:

    • Watermelon
    • Blueberries
    • Raspberries
    • Strawberries
    • Dragon fruit

    Materials needed:

    • Toothpicks
    • Cookie cutter
    • Knife
    • Bowls (2 different sizes)
    • Cake plate
    • Paper towels

    Prep:

    • Wash any berries or other fruit that you will be using with vinegar fruit wash and dry them thoroughly. Keep berries in the refrigerator until you're ready to decorate the watermelon cake.
    • Slice and chill any other fruit that you will be using as well. I used this small cookie cutter to make stars out of dragon fruit and used some of the extra pieces from that to make the scalloped design as well.

    Dragon fruit cut into star shapes with cookie cutter on a black plate.

    How to Cut the Watermelon

    Fresh watermelon cake, step by step directions to cut watermelon into cake shape.

    1. Cut the watermelon ends off and then carefully remove the rind from all sides.
    2. Next, cut the watermelon cylinder into four smaller slices about equal in size.
    3. Use the first bowl to guide you as you clean up the edges of  2 watermelon slices. Use the second, smaller bowl to do the same, making the top layers smaller than the first.
    4. Cut one of the smaller slices in half lengthwise, then assemble the cake pieces, like you see in photo 4. Insert toothpicks or skewers into the cake layers so that the cake stays together.

    How to Decorate a Watermelon Cake with Fresh Fruit

    Fresh watermelon cut into a two-tier cake shape on a white cake stand, surrounded by fresh berries..

    Next, line the 'shelf' of the cake with blueberries or other fruits. Use toothpicks to keep fruit in place, especially the pieces you want to put on the sides.

    Fresh watermelon cake decorated with dragon fruit and berries, a toothpick being pushed into the take to hold in place.

    Watermelon Cake Pro Tips:

    • You will need a lot of towels or paper towels on hand when you slice the watermelon into a cake shape.
    • Don't throw away any watermelon, even the small bits that you shave off the sides are delicious. You can use them to make a refreshing Watermelon Slush or Watermelon Feta Salad! 
    • Keep fresh fruit cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

    Watermelon cake, two-tiers of watermelon decorated with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and dragonfruit cut into star shapes.

    How to transport a Watermelon Cake:

    • Make sure that the toothpicks or skewers are keeping the cake in place, then wrap the cake in plastic wrap. Put the cake plate onto a cookie sheet or tray to catch any rogue juices.
    • If you can, hold the cake on your lap while someone else drives. If you are driving, I would put the cake onto the floor inside a cooler or cardboard box.

    When you make this fresh fruit cake recipe, please leave us a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us.

    Fresh watermelon cake, two-tiers of watermelon decorated with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and dragonfruit cut into star shapes.

    Watermelon Cake with Fresh Fruit

    Make a fresh Watermelon Cake for the 4th of July or summer picnics! A watermelon fruit cake is a cool and delicious no-bake dessert!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $15

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    Equipment

    • Toothpicks
    • Cookie cutter
    • Knife
    • Bowls (2 different sizes)
    • Cake plate
    • Paper Towels

    Ingredients

    • 1 Watermelon
    • 1 cup Blueberries
    • 1 cup Raspberries
    • 1 cup Strawberries
    • 1 Dragon fruit

    Instructions

    Prep:

    • Wash any berries or other fruit that you will be using with vinegar fruit wash and dry them thoroughly. Keep berries in the refrigerator until you're ready to decorate the watermelon cake.
    • Slice and chill any other fruit that you will be using as well. I used this small cookie cutter to make stars out of dragon fruit and used some of the extra pieces from that to make the scalloped design as well.

    How to Cut the Watermelon

    • Cut the watermelon ends off and then carefully remove the rind from all sides.
    • Next, cut the watermelon cylinder into four smaller slices about equal in size.
    • Use the first bowl to guide you as you clean up the edges of  2 watermelon slices. Use the second, smaller bowl to do the same, making the top layers smaller than the first.
    • Cut one of the smaller slices in half lengthwise, then assemble the cake pieces, like you see in photo 4. Insert toothpicks or skewers into the cake layers so that the cake stays together.

    How to Decorate a Watermelon Cake with Fresh Fruit

    • Line the 'shelf' of the cake with blueberries or other fruits. Use toothpicks to keep fruit in place, especially the pieces you want to put on the sides.

    Notes

    Watermelon Cake Pro Tips:
    • You will need a lot of towels or paper towels on hand when you slice the watermelon into a cake shape.
    • Don't throw away any watermelon, even the small bits that you shave off the sides are delicious. You can use them to make a refreshing Watermelon Slush or Watermelon Feta Salad!
    • Keep fresh fruit cake refrigerated until ready to serve.
    How to transport a Watermelon Cake:
    • Make sure that the toothpicks or skewers are keeping the cake in place, then wrap the cake in plastic wrap. Put the cake plate onto a cookie sheet or tray to catch any rogue juices.
    • If you can, hold the cake on your lap while someone else drives. If you are driving, I would put the cake onto the floor inside a cooler or cardboard box. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2145IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Sarah

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    1. Natasha

      June 27, 2024 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      This watermelon fruit cake is so refreshing! I love that it’s so versatile and I can change the colors according to the occasion.

      Reply
    2. Sha

      June 27, 2024 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      This is soooo cool and refreshing. It's also fun to make and eat. I'm addicted to it!

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      June 26, 2024 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my son's bday and he loved it! It is so perfect for summer!

      Reply
    4. jennica woodbury

      March 26, 2024 at 5:46 pm

      Yay thanks for the tutorial and inspiration!

      Reply
    5. Angelica Chavarria

      August 07, 2023 at 2:02 pm

      Hello, this looks amazing. How far ahead would you say is a safe time to make it? Any prep you can do ahead of time to save time when assembling?

      Reply
    6. Olivia

      May 11, 2023 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      So refreshing and delicious! Everyone loved how beautiful this watermelon cake was!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        May 12, 2023 at 9:08 am

        It's always a hit!

        Reply
    7. Melissa

      May 11, 2023 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      This is such a fresh & fun take on a watermelon cake - love the dragon fruit addition!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        May 12, 2023 at 9:10 am

        Thank you! Dragon fruit always gets people excited :)

        Reply
    8. Cori P

      May 11, 2023 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Brilliant! And mine came out as pretty as yours!! Everyone loved it.

      Reply
      • Sarah

        May 12, 2023 at 9:09 am

        Yay! It's always a win.

        Reply

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