Nothing says summer quite like watermelon! Celebrate this favorite summertime fruit with some of the most adorable watermelon desserts we've ever seen, including a watermelon cake! A look-alike dessert can be made year-round, so if you're craving watermelon in the middle of winter, it might tide you over until they're back in season.
Watermelon 'Cake'
This watermelon dessert looks like a towering layer cake from the outside, but once you cut the first slice, you'll see it's actually a summer-winning watermelon cake! Cut the rind off an entire watermelon, then shape it to look like a cake. Once it's covered in whipped topping and finished with fruit slices on top, this dessert is ready to give "fruit cake" a whole new meaning.
Donut Fruits
OK, these donuts don't taste like watermelon, but they're so cute that we just had to include them. Dip a glazed donut in a bowl of melted pink candy coating, then roll the edges through tiny green sprinkles to turn this breakfast treat into a miniature watermelon. We'll never look at a glazed donut again without craving this watermelon dessert!
Watermelon Margarita Pops
This is definitely our favorite way to dress up plain watermelon slices. A drizzle of tequila and orange juice, a sprinkle of sugar and salt, and a few hours in the freezer are all it takes to turn an ordinary watermelon dessert into a margarita-inspired treat. We're excited about having fruit for dessert when it's one of these adorable boozy treats!
Watermelon Recipes Beyond Dessert
Watermelon goes beyond a sweet ending to a meal—it can also be part of the main event. Keep it light by grilling slices of watermelon for a refreshing summer salad topped with a homemade honey vinaigrette for the start of a barbecue dinner. Switch up typical gyros for a surprising and delicious handheld bite, where sweet watermelon complements tangy feta. Or cool down on a hot summer day with a smooth and creamy watermelon soup that includes mint and ginger for plenty of big flavor.