Description
This Watermelon Fake Cake Fruit Dessert is a clever and refreshing no-bake treat made to look like a frosted layer cake—but it’s actually carved watermelon filled with fresh melon balls and topped with whipped cream! A perfect centerpiece for summer parties, picnics, or healthy celebrations.
Ingredients
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1 large seedless watermelon (cut into a thick cylinder, rind removed)
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1 cup cantaloupe balls
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1 cup honeydew melon balls
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1/2 cup watermelon balls
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2 cups whipped cream or coconut whipped cream (for dairy-free option)
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Optional: mint leaves, berries, or nuts for garnish
Instructions
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Shape the Watermelon Base: Slice both ends off a large seedless watermelon, then carefully trim the rind to form a smooth cylinder shape (cake body).
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Carve the Center: Using a knife or corer, remove a cylindrical center from the watermelon (leaving about 1–2 inches around the sides). Set aside.
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Fill with Fruit: Mix melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon) and fill the hollow center of the “cake.”
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Frost the Cake: Pat the watermelon surface dry with paper towels, then gently spread whipped cream over the entire surface like frosting. Use a piping bag for decorative edges if desired.
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Top and Garnish: Arrange extra melon balls and mint leaves on top for decoration.
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Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing. Cut like a cake and enjoy!
Notes
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For a firmer “frosting,” use stabilized whipped cream or dairy-free coconut cream.
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Add berries, kiwi, or pineapple to the fruit filling for color and flavor variety.
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This dessert is naturally gluten-free and vegan when made with plant-based whipped topping.
