Watermelon Cake Recipe

Name: Watermelon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, prepared in batter form with; egg, as called for by cake mix; oil, as called for by cake mix; water, as called for by cake mix; 1 (1/4 ounce) package cherry unsweetened flavored drink mix (other red-colored drink mix will also work); 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus; 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 (12 ounce) container whipped white frosting; green food coloring; red food coloring; 2/3 cup green jelly beans

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, prepared in batter form with
egg, as called for by cake mix
oil, as called for by cake mix
water, as called for by cake mix
1 (1/4 ounce) package cherry unsweetened flavored drink mix (other red-colored drink mix will also work)
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) container whipped white frosting
green food coloring
red food coloring
2/3 cup green jelly beans

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round pans with shortening or cooking spray.
2
In large bowl, stir into batter 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Add the drink mix, stir, and pour into pans.
3
Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4
In small bowl, stir 1 cup frosting with 10 to 12 drops green food coloring. Stir 10 to 12 drops red food color into remaining frosting.
5
Cut cake rounds crosswise in half to make 4 halves. Frost uncut sides with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost top of cake with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds.
6
To serve, cut into wedges.

208

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, prepared in batter form with, egg, as called for by cake mix, oil, as called for by cake mix, water, as called for by cake mix, and more.

Yes, Watermelon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Watermelon Cake

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