Watermelon Cakes are the Sweetest Dessert of the Summer

By Jessica Mattern, Redbook

They're also the most beautiful.

Ice cream cake, red velvet cake, and angel food cake—they're all timeless, but every now and then it's nice to try a new and refreshing treat.

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Say hello to watermelon cakes, the dessert that will forevermore be your favorite summer staple. Made with cut watermelon instead of a cake batter, these pretty cakes require no baking and make excellent use of a delicious seasonal fruit. Plus, you can customize them with a variety frostings and toppings. Here are just a few of the tasty ways you can serve this cake to friends this summer.

Keep it simple by garnishing your cake with fresh flowers.

Go all out with frosting, nuts, and lots of fresh fruit.

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Or go for a minimalist approach and serve one sans frosting.

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Coconut shavings and white frosting are an elegant option.

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Try it with a mix of fruits, including bananas and grapes.

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Make it bold with a fudgy, chocolate frosting.

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