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Babe, are you ok? You’ve barely touched your adorable National Watermelon Day watermelon cake! Oh, you haven’t touched it because you haven’t made it yet and still need the recipe to celebrate this special day on August 3rd? Sorry about that! Here you go:
The Recipe Card
It’s summertime, the living’s easy, and we cannot get enough watermelon recipes this season. It’s not every day you come across a watermelon cake design, so we're obsessed and think you need to try it immediately. We are happy to report that though she may look like a real piece of work, this easy cake recipe is a winner thanks to its simple ingredients and light watermelon taste. The addition of Harmless Harvest’s Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative makes for a delectably moist cake with a tender crumb, and our Watermelon Organic Coconut Water lends a subtle watermelon flavor without overpowering.
Now comes the fun part: you get to decorate this delicious watermelon cake to actually resemble a watermelon. Trust us when we tell you your inner child will be squealing with delight at this culinary art project. And with a cake like this in your collection, your status as friend-with-the-best-cake-design-ideas will never be challenged. Nice work, Chef.
What You'll Need
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon Harmless Harvest Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 l arge eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup Harmless Harvest Watermelon Organic Coconut Water
How To Make It
1. Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment circles and grease sides of pans. Preheat oven 350°F.
2. In large bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix with a fork until combined.
3. In a medium bowl, add eggs, yogurt, milk, water and sugar. Whisk until combined then whisk in oil.
4. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture in large bowl. Mix with a nonstick spatula until there are no more lumps! Do not over mix or cake will be dry and crumbly.
5. Divide batter evenly between two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until inserted toothpick in center of cake comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and let cool before frosting.
6. Using frosting of your choice, dye at least 2 cups of frosting to a light pink that matches color of cake. Spread an even layer of pink frosting between both layers and sides of cake. Frost top of cake with smooth consistency.
7. Using gel food coloring, dye another 3 cups of frosting dark green for outside of watermelon. Frost only outside of cake without disrupting top of cake where smooth pink frosting has set.
8. Use chocolate chips or jelly beans to create watermelon seeds and place on top of cake.
9. With a small amount of frosting, pipe a border to create the “rind” ring in between pink and green layers on top of cake. Enjoy!
Who Are These Harmless Harvest Recipe Helpers??
Watermelon Organic Coconut Water
First up from the Harmless Harvest family we have an iconic summertime fave: Watermelon Organic Coconut Water. She’s crisp, she’s a little sweet, she’s a hydration superstar: she’s everything you love about our original Organic Coconut Water, just made a little sweeter with the addition of organic watermelon juice. And don’t forget- that sweetness is all natural all the time with our no sugar added coconut water. Why would we mess with perfection when nature already nailed it?
Did you know that eating watermelon and drinking coconut water share a common benefit? If you guessed electrolytes, you are right! (And super smart.) Watermelon is a good source of naturally occurring electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and a little sodium so you can only imagine the hydration superhero we created when we combined the two. Our Watermelon Organic Coconut Water is also a good source of phosphorus, and it’s fat-free, low in sodium, cholesterol-free, and vegan. It’s also got all of its super official certifications — aka it’s Organic Certified, Fair for Life Fair Trade Certified, and Certified Kosher, too.
If you’re looking to delve into the world of flavored coconut waters, why not stick with the best organic coconut water you already know and love? We proudly offer our iconic pink coconut water in naturally-sweetened flavors such as: Pink Lady Apple, Watermelon (duh), and Mango.
Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
The second star of today’s recipe is our beloved Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. Dairy-free (but with the classic yogurt taste and texture you know and love), our coconut yogurt alternatives are anything but ordinary. These creamy, dreamy cups of yum are made using hand-scooped Thai coconut meat, which we puree to perfection. Simply delicious on its own, topped with granola, or as a vegan swap in all your favorite sweet and savory recipes—one taste and we know it’ll become your new go-to.
OMG That Watermelon Coconut Water Sounds So Good I Need It Now
Looking for your next watermelon (natural) sugar high? This delicious elixir is only a few clicks away. Head on over to the Store Locator button at the top of our website. Enter your zip code and select “Watermelon Organic Coconut Water” under the Browse Products menu, select any/all flavors you’re looking for and click the pink “Find Products” button. You’ll then see all the grocery and specialty stores in your area that have the Harmless Harvest Watermelon Organic Coconut Water you’re looking for.
Craving a more convenient way to get your Organic Coconut Water? We’ve got plenty of options for quick coconut deliveries straight to your door. Find us on Instacart and Whole Foods Market, or shop directly from our website where you can make a one-time purchase or set up a subscribe and save order to enjoy 10% off and free shipping!
