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Watermelon Cake

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This charming Watermelon Cake is a playful take on classic baking, perfect for summer gatherings or children's parties. The recipe features a tender vanilla cake base, divided to create a striking visual effect. One portion is enriched with red food coloring and plump raisins to mimic the juicy interior of a watermelon, while the remaining batter forms the white rind. Topped with a smooth frosting tinted green with food coloring or spinach, this dessert delivers a nostalgic sweetness and moist texture. It is an easy-to-make treat that brings a burst of color and fun to any dessert table, requiring only pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 918.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This charming Watermelon Cake is a playful take on classic baking, perfect for summer gatherings or children's parties. The recipe features a tender vanilla cake base, divided to create a striking visual effect. One portion is enriched with red food coloring and plump raisins to mimic the juicy interior of a watermelon, while the remaining batter forms the white rind. Topped with a smooth frosting tinted green with food coloring or spinach, this dessert delivers a nostalgic sweetness and moist texture. It is an easy-to-make treat that brings a burst of color and fun to any dessert table, requiring only pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sweet milk
  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 2 cup Flour, sifted
  • 3 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 4 drops Red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Green food coloring
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg whites one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and milk.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. 6
    Divide the batter in half. Place one half back into the bowl.
  7. 7
    To the second half, add red food coloring and raisins. Mix until evenly distributed.
  8. 8
    Pour the plain (white) batter into the prepared pan.
  9. 9
    Spoon the red raisin mixture into the center of the white batter, creating a distinct red layer.
  10. 10
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. 11
    Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
  12. 12
    Prepare a simple buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
  13. 13
    Tint the frosting green with food coloring.
  14. 14
    Spread the green frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cooled cake to resemble a watermelon rind.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 918.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.8g40%
Saturated Fat 15.8g79%
Cholesterol 65.1mg22%
Sodium 882.6mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 154.2g52%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 62.2g
Protein 17.4g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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