Watermelon Cake
8 servings
90 minutes
Watermelon cake is a refreshing summer dessert that combines the juiciness of watermelon with a creamy texture. Its roots trace back to Russian culinary traditions, where experimenting with natural ingredients is cherished. In this recipe, ripe watermelon transforms into an elegant treat enriched with the aroma of vanilla, strawberries, and kiwi. Almond flakes add a crunchy texture, while the chilled delight makes it perfect for hot days. This dessert impresses with its simplicity and striking appearance, and its fresh taste and natural sweetness make it a favorite for summer evenings.
1
Clean the watermelon.
- Watermelon: 1 piece
2
Shape the watermelon into a cylinder if possible (by cutting off the top and bottom).
- Watermelon: 1 piece
3
Put the sour cream in a deep container.
- Sour cream: 500 g
4
Thoroughly mix the sour cream with sugar, vanilla sugar, and flavoring (vanilla, cherry, strawberry).
- Sour cream: 500 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla sugar: 50 g
- Flavouring: 10 ml
5
Place the watermelon on a flat plate (larger than the watermelon itself).
- Watermelon: 1 piece
6
Cover the watermelon with sour cream (on top and sides).
- Sour cream: 500 g
7
Cover the sides of the watermelon, already coated with sour cream, with almond flakes.
- Flaked almonds: 100 g
8
Cut the strawberries into 4 pieces.
- Strawberry: 200 g
9
Decorate the creation with strawberries.
- Strawberry: 200 g
10
Cut the kiwi.
- Kiwi: 4 pieces
11
Decorate with kiwi on top.
- Kiwi: 4 pieces
12
Send to cool (from 1 hour, depending on the season).