Fancy Watermelon Cake Ideas For Beginner

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk

For Frosting and Decor:

• 2 cups buttercream frosting (green and pink)
• Chocolate chips or seeds for "watermelon seeds"
• Red and green food coloring
• Watermelon-flavored extract (optional)

Calories per serving (approximate): 350 kcal

Steps:

1. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake according to package instructions.
2. Prepare Frosting: Divide the buttercream frosting into two portions. Tint one portion green and the other portion pink using food coloring. Add watermelon-flavored extract to the pink frosting for an extra burst of flavor (optional).
3. Layer and Frost: Once the cakes have cooled, level the tops if necessary. Place one layer on a cake stand or plate. Frost the top with pink frosting. Add the second layer and frost the top with green frosting. Create a watermelon pattern by smoothing the frosting with a spatula.
4. Add "Seeds": Gently press chocolate chips or use chocolate frosting to create "seeds" on the pink portion of the cake.
5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes to set the frosting. Slice and serve your fancy watermelon cake to impress your guests with a delightful surprise.

Note: Get creative with additional decorations like fondant leaves or extra watermelon slices for an even more elaborate design.