Description
A vibrant cake that resembles a watermelon, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Color one half with red food coloring and the other with green food coloring.
- Layer the red and green batters in the greased cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with buttercream frosting.
- Sprinkle black edible beads on top to represent watermelon seeds.
- Use fondant to create cute watermelon slices and roses for decorations.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use gel food coloring for brighter layers. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, summer dessert, watermelon, birthday cake, colorful cake