Description
A fun and colorful dessert that mimics the look of a juicy watermelon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
- Black edible beads
- Fondant for decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Color one batch red and the other green with food coloring.
- Layer the red and green batter alternately in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Frost the cake generously with buttercream and use black edible beads to resemble watermelon seeds.
- Finally, decorate with fondant watermelon slices and roses for a playful touch.
Notes
For easy mixing, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. High-quality food coloring is recommended for the best shades.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cake, watermelon, summer dessert, festive cake