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.
Sala,
This is very good idea. I like the clicks.
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Gorgeous!!!!
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Nice!!! A creative way to present the simple water melon.
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Beeeyoooooooooooootifulllllll! Perfect ‘cake’ for summer!
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Looks so yum….beautiful and colorful pictures!
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Wow thats a very eye candy idea.
Too pretty to look at 
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this is genius! love the idea and the pics, of course
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what a delightful way to serve watermelon!
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Beautiful pictures sala, Last picture is simply stunning. Water melon as a cake is nice idea..
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You are the most creative person I’ve ever known! Brilliant stuff.
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Nice idea! Once again lovely pics.
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Wowo i love this melon cake, what a wonderul idea.
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How Cute
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So pretty! a lovely idea.
Cheers,
Rosa
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This is such a treat to the eyes…. love the idea.
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superb idea dear and looks so great
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This looks delicious, and I’m not even a watermelon fan! Beautiful pictures. Personally, I’m fond of the idea of adding a little libation to the mix – the rum sounds divine
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Love this idea. Its indeed a very exciting way to serve up something a simple as watermelon.
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This is absolutely a treat to eyes and tummy!! I have fallen in love with your blog and on ur photography skills!-
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Looks so yummy! You provide some added extras to add to the watermelon. Very nice!
Thanks,
Evelyn
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Kissie Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Thanks, Evelyn … this is awesome and a great find!
Loving this site, Sala!
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
thanks Kissie and Evelyn
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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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This is so fun! Thanks for sharing the idea and making it even more beautiful than the original.
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Fun!
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Wow, thank you!
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Beautiful!! Really great idea, I should think of that earlier to make it for my birthday!
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My six-year-old is really digging your pictures.
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
August 9th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
aaaaaaw…a big hello to your six year old
thanks!
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in birthday parties at office people smear cake , this should stump them ….
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love this so much !
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That is such a neat idea Sala. so cute.
Siri
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Fresh Water Melon Cake which is lovely.
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Awesome idea!
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My 6 yr old made this for a family gathering this weekend. He was so proud, as he should be…he did a fabulous job! Great project for kids! You can check out his take on it here: http://cleanfamilybeginnings.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/watermelon-cake/
Thanks so much for sharing the idea!
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thanks a lot . its very good. i made it like you..
http://www.cookery.ir/pages/default.aspx?mode=article&id=21
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Looks awesome and simple to do, will try!
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This is so simple and so clever. I’d like to be able to come up with ideas like this. How do you do it, Martha?! Unbelievable.
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very nice, good idea
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OMG, LOOK at that! Gorgeousness on a cake stand!
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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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This is ADORABLE! Love this!!! Can’t wait for summer to arrive so I can try this out!!
Love your blog!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
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u should have seen my jaw dropped face now !!!! super creative and neatly done
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Una deliziosa idea, ciao
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What a beautiful presentation for summer! My kids love watermelon, and this would so fun for a summer party.
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¡¡Mil gracias! Una idea excelente, que ya he puesto en práctica
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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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This is simply brilliant!
I am so trying this out when I have guests next week!
big fan of your blog!
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Fabulous idea. Have to try this!
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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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I made this and took it to a 4th of July party and everyone was impressed! It wasn’t too hard to do either. Thanks for the great idea!
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OMG!!!! what a cute idea! and healthy too!!! I’m in love with it!
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love this Wonderful idea.
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Lovely post. Very innovative
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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:
July 18th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Yes, I use a tripod and a remote control to trigger the shutter
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