Watermelon Fruit Cake Recipe

This Watermelon Fruit Cake Recipe is a no-bake summer dessert. Layers of watermelon, cool whip, and cookies look just like a real cake slice.

Hello there, my friend 👋! Want to make something special for summer? Try this easy watermelon cake.

It is shaped like a slice of cake, made with fresh watermelon, cookies, and cool whip. Kids love it!

Let’s get started!

Utensils You Need

These are the utensils and/or equipment you need to make this recipe:

1. Serving platter.
2. Large cutting board.
3. Sharp knife.

The Recipe

Watermelon Fruit Cake

This fresh watermelon cake is shaped like a cake slice. It is made with simple ingredients and is a fun no-bake summertime treat.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Chill Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 slices

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 2-inch thick half-moon slice of watermelon
• 1 8 ounce tub of whipped cream,thawed
• 2 ½ cups whole mini chocolate chip cookies or broken chocolate chip cookies
• Several fresh blueberries

Instructions

 

• Cut the pointy ends off the half-moon watermelon slice to create a shape like a slice of cake.
• Place the watermelon slice on a serving platter with the rind side at the bottom.
• Cover the red part of the watermelon slice with the whipped cream, creating a smooth icing-like layer.
• Arrange the chocolate chip cookies along the green rind of the watermelon to look like seeds.
• Place several blueberries along the top edge of the whipped cream to act as the watermelon’s “rind”.
• Chill for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

1. Use seedless watermelon.
2. For an even easier treat, use store-bought chocolate chip cookie crumbles instead of whole mini cookies.
3. To transport the watermelon cake, freeze it before wrapping it carefully in plastic wrap.

Keyword kids, no-bake, refreshing, summer, watermelon dessert

Alternative Ingredients

If you don’t have these ingredients I listed above, do not worry. You can swap them out for the alternatives below.

What to Serve with Watermelon Fruit Cake

This fun summertime snack is perfect all on its own, but try pairing it with:

• Fresh fruit salad.
• Lemonade or iced tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead can I make watermelon cake?

Watermelon cake is best served the day it’s made. However, you can prepare the “cake” a few hours in advance and keep it chilled until ready to serve.

How ripe should my watermelon be?

You want a sweet, ripe watermelon for the best flavor.

How should I store leftover watermelon cake?

Store leftover watermelon cake covered in the refrigerator. It will last for up to one day.

Let me know if you have any other questions!