A Different Way to Serve Fresh Watermelon. Watermelon ‘Cake’

I saw this watermelon cake idea in the August issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. This is a cute, fun, unique way to serve fresh watermelon. And I’m not the only one who excitedly tried this; checkout ‘messy thrilling life’ blog who also tried Martha Stewart Living Magazine watermelon cake. Thankyou Martha!

Martha Stewart Living Magazine serves the watermelon cake plain, thats what I’ve done too. But if you want to jazz it up, here are some suggestions:

- sprinkle a little lime juice or lime zest on top

- top with chopped basil or mint

- sprinkle some feta cheeseand balsamic vinegar over the watermelon “cake”

- drizzle a little tequila or rum or cachaca

 Wash and wipe a seedless watermelon.  

Lay it down horizontally. You need to cut about 2 inches from the center of the watermelon (the middle third of the fruit). Using your largest knife, cut away one thirds from the end.

Cut about one thirds from the other end. Level off the middle third if needed.

Lay the middle third (the watermelon ”cake”) on a serving platter. Cut it into 8 wedges.

Now take the two ends of the water melon. Using a melon baller or any rounded spoon (I used a measuring teaspoon) scoop out balls of watermelon.

Now arrange these balls on top of the water melon ‘”cake”. Garnish with mint. Cover and refrigerate till ready to serve. Use any leftover watermelon and scraps for juice.

This will serve about 8, with left over bits of watermelon from the cut ends.

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56 thoughts on “A Different Way to Serve Fresh Watermelon. Watermelon ‘Cake’

  1. That looks pretty! I often use the melon balls and feta cheese on skewers with a drizzle of this dressing
    2 tbsp lime juice
    1 tsp sugar
    1/2 black salt and
    and chopped mint.
    and people love it !
    Next time I’ll give the skewers a break and try the cake…
    Thanks for the idea!

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  2. Beautiful picture! Good way to serve at parties. I’ve stopped cutting into wedges for serving, I scoop the fruit, less messy and no wastage.

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  3. I .AM .SO . MAKING.THIS! To blog whne Im lazy to cook something. Whata brilliant idea and how does Martha stewart always come up with them?! so glad I found your blog :)

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  4. I like this idea of beauty
    Thank you
    In my country called Yalda night is the night in the highest, and eating watermelon at night is common
    And I will make sure this delicious recipe

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  5. Hey Sala,

    I love following your recipes and ideas, I had a curious thought. Who takes pictures when you are in frame? A handy tripod?

    Amrita

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    Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:

    Yes, I use a tripod and a remote control to trigger the shutter :)

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