WATERMELON CAKE

NO BAKE WATERMELON CAKE

http://www.isavea2z.com/no-bake-watermelon-cake-recipe/

We were surprised how good this was.  Yummy!  I did 1/2 pint heavy whip with some vanilla and powdered sugar added.  Only covered 1/2 would double next time.

UPDATE: made the coconut cream. Yum!  Everyone really liked it.

Here’s the best Healthy No Bake Cake you will ever taste! Introducing the No Bake Watermelon cake made with whip cream and fruit! Easy to make and yummy to consume!

Author: Jennifer www.iSaveA2Z.com

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Whipped cream or Coconut Whipped cream (Paleo Version) - see below for recipe
• 1 Large Watermelon cut in a circle like a cake (see photo above)
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Almonds

Instructions

1. Cut your watermelon based on the photo tutorial in the post.
2. MAKE SURE WATERMELON IS COLD!
3. Pat the watermelon down with wipes to dry it.
4. Frost it with whipped cream
5. Add Almonds to the side
6. Decorate the top with fresh fruit of your choice. I like raspberries and blueberries. (we did fresh blackberries, blueberries & strawberries)

Read more: http://www.isavea2z.com/no-bake-watermelon-cake-recipe/#ixzz2clAWFjmr

Whipped Coconut Cream

• 1 can of coconut milk (not light), do not shake
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla

Place the can of coconut milk into the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
Open the can without shaking and scrape the thick, coconut cream into the chilled bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment.  This will be about 1 cup.  Save the remaining coconut water for another application.
Add the powdered sugar and starting your mixer slowly, increase speed to medium high and whisk for 2-3 minutes or until the coconut milk holds soft peaks.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator – up to 2 days.
Tips for success:

1. Use full-fat coconut milk such as Thai Kitchen.  Don’t use “Cream of Coconut” which is pre-sweetened and has a lot of added ingredients, or a light version such as Trader Joes (which I love for other uses).
2. Use a heavy-duty mixer that can whip fast for 2-3 minutes.
3. Use powdered sugar, or any other powdered sweetener for best results.  Liquid sweetners like honey, agave or maple syrup will prevent the coconut milk from whipping.
4. If you would like to add vanilla flavor, stick with the scrapings of a vanilla bean, vanilla powder, or a very small amount of liquid vanilla (1/2 teaspoon).  Adding too much additional liquid to this coconut cream inhibits the whipping process.