Watermelon Cake

Watermelon Cake Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
 5 Ratings
Category: Fruit Desserts
Serves: 12
Prep Time:

Ingredients

1 watermelon, round, seedless
8 oz cool whip
8 oz lemon yogurt - not mousse-style!
assorted berries, for garnish
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Well Seasoned
Harpers Ferry, WV (pop. 286)
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Terrie's Notes:

This was printed in our local paper, where I used to live. I took one look at it and thought, "Yeah, right!"
The first time I saw this done, I was aghast. I couldn't believe how SIMPLE it was to make myself (the picture is mine, of one that I actually made!). You will love this for summer company, or just a fun treat for your own family.

 

Directions

1
Cut ends off of a SEEDLESS watermelon. Stand watermelon vertically on-end, on one of the flat, cut edges. Wrap a towel around your work area (your plate or cutting board), as this gets very juicy!
2
Using a very sharp knife, start taking vertical slices off the sides of the watermelon, removing all the rind and pith. Leave only the bright, pink flesh. Go all the way around the watermelon. You will have a large cylinder of watermelon left. If you want the cake "shorter", slice some off the top. I like to leave mine nice and tall!
3
Fold the lemon yogurt GENTLY into the Cool Whip. The lemon in the yogurt reacts w/ the Cool Whip, and is what causes this "frosting" to set up nicely.
Using paper towels, pat dry the entire watermelon cylinder, making sure it is not drippy or runny anywhere.
Frost the watermelon with your cool whip/lemon yogurt frosting.
4
Garnish the top of the watermelon with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, fresh mint, lemon twists, etc., whatever you feel like adding that will make it beautiful! Also very pretty with fresh, edible flowers on top of it!
5
This makes a GORGEOUS centerpiece when garnished, and will be sure to get LOTS of surprised 'ooohs' and 'aaaahs' when you cut into it. It's fresh, light, & tasty, and is delightful to watch your friends' reactions!
6
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must keep this refrigerated until you serve it. If there are any leftovers, refrigerate it again, so the frosting doesn't get limp and slide off. Something in the way the lemon in the yogurt reacts with the Cool Whip causes this frosting to set up nicely and adhere to the watermelon, but you MUST "pat" the watermelon "dry", first, before applying the frosting. :o)
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
Geeeeze, Bea Bea! I JUST now posted it ... how'd you find it so soon, and have time to spread it all over JAP so quickly? hahah!
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
[Ain't it a purty thang, tho? haha!]
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Jan 31, 2011
You have got to be kidding Terrie...never heard of such...but will give it a try. You are a pip coming up with something so unusual...

btw - things will happen this spring...,:)
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
Ohhh, reaallllllyyyyy?? Do tell! ...???

I didn't come up w/ this cake, my sister found it in the Georgia Tribune! Surprised you didn't see it too! But I've made it a few times since, and it is EASY and so pretty!
kimijo
Jan 31, 2011
Beautiful Terrie!!
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
Thank you, Kimi! I know it's winter, and cold, but I'm thinking ahead. And I just came across this photo, and it reminded me that I needed to share it w/ my JAP sisters. It is a doozie of an easy one, and with a good, sweet watermelon, makes an absolutely delightful dessert, both visually AND for the taste buds!
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Stephanie Dodd skeen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
WOWSIE; come on over to "Just Cakes" and post some of your great cakes recipes Kimi and Terrie!!!
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
I think Bea has it covered.... I'm pretty sure she posted this on just about every group on JAP (see above). hahaha!
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Jan 31, 2011
that's my Bea! I am sure she did; great.

Oh I am still lovin that cheesecake in a blender!!!
janenov46
Jan 31, 2011
What a beautiful idea, and pretty centerpiece too.
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Terrie Hoelscher Blessed1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 31, 2011
Yes, it does make a gorgeous centerpiece, Jane, as I said up in the comments. It's a little "early" in the year for it ... I'm jumpin' the gun here. ha! I'm buried in snow all around, and thinking of watermelon cakes. ha! But I came across it, and thought all you folks down south in the warm sunshine can be making this in another mo., or so!

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