Watermelon Cake
- Preparation Time10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
For the Frosting
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cake
1 large seedless watermelon
1/2 cup toasted almonds, sliced
8 ounces fresh strawberries, sliced
1. To make the frosting, beat the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. For the cake, cut off the ends of the watermelon, leaving the middle section; remove the rind. Pat the outside of the watermelon dry with paper towels. Set the "cake" on a serving plate.
3. Cover the watermelon cake with the frosting. Press the almonds into the sides of the cake. Top with the strawberry slices. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges and serve immediately.