Watermelon Cake With Fresh Fruit Tiers
This watermelon cake is made from chilled watermelon tiers and decorated with bright fresh fruit. It’s a cold, colorful party dessert that looks fancy without baking.
Ingredients
- 2 large seedless watermelons chilled
- 2 cups halved strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 2 sliced kiwis
- 1 cup halved grapes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup melon balls
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Optional Finish
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or honey
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit before cutting.
- Slice both ends off the first watermelon.
- Stand it upright and trim off the rind.
- Cut one 3-inch round for the bottom tier.
- Repeat with the second watermelon for a smaller top tier.
- Pat the watermelon rounds dry with paper towels.
- Place the larger round on a cake stand or platter.
- Center the smaller round on top.
- Add short skewers through the center if the layers need support.
- Decorate with berries, kiwi, grapes, pineapple, melon balls, and mint.
- Use toothpicks to secure fruit on the sides.
- Brush fruit lightly with lime juice or honey, if using.
- Chill the finished cake for 30 minutes before serving.