Watermelon Cake made with fresh fruit, and gluten free!

 

Watermelon Cake

I saw this recipe at Allergic Living and love the way this looks! I am going to try this!

Gluten free, healthy and Yummy!

From Allergic Living

Ingredients for Watermelon Cake

• 1 large seedless watermelon, washed and dried
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries, washed and dried
• 1 cup blackberries, washed and dried
• 1 cup raspberries, washed and dried
• 2 cups strawberries, washed and dried
• 1 cup seedless yellow watermelon, washed and dried, then cut into shapes
• 1 cup grapes, washed and dried 

Instructions for Watermelon Cake

1. Thoroughly wash the outer surface of the watermelon. This will prevent any exterior surface dirt or bacteria from being transferred into the inside of the watermelon when you cut into it. 
2. Using a sharp chef’s knife, carefully cut off the top stem portion and bottom portion of the watermelon. Set aside for later use or discard. Place the remaining center portion of the watermelon upright, so it stands flat on your cutting surface. The watermelon cake shown was approximately 7 inches tall when standing upright. But your watermelon may be shorter or taller, depending on the size of your party. Level out any uneven areas, until you are left with a flat base and top.  
3. It’s time to remove the rind. With the watermelon still standing upright on your cutting board, begin cutting the outer rind from top to bottom. Follow the natural shape of the watermelon, until all the rind has been removed. Note: You may have to flip the watermelon upside down to trim any visible rind off the bottom section.
4. Trimming: With its signature pinkish/reddish hue now showing, carefully trim any uneven areas of the outer surface. You’re looking to have a smooth, round and cake-shaped watermelon.
5. Next, cut a circular well into the top of the watermelon by cutting 1 inch from the edge, and approximately 1-2 inches deep. Use a teaspoon or dinner spoon to scoop out the watermelon, absorbing the excess juice with paper towel. This round opening is where your decorative fruit will go. 
6. Place the watermelon on the center of your serving platter or dish. Choose a sturdy dish, since a full-size watermelon cake is going to be heavy.
7. Decorate the cake with clean fresh fruits (or your own favorite choices). Place a variety of fruits around the base of the cake and inside the top circle. Use contrasting fruit colors to enhance visual appeal. For a more creative flair, use a melon baller or fruit shape cutters. 
8. Refrigerate until chilled or serve immediately. Enjoy! 

Healthy Cucumber Lemonade

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Healthy Cucumber Lemonade

This Healthy Cucumber Lemonade is the perfect naturally-sweetened summer drink made from blended cucumbers, fresh lemon juice and honey!

 Course Drinks

 Cuisine Summer

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Total Time 10 minutes

 Servings 4 servings

 Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber (cut into chunks)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup liquid honey
• juice of 7 lemons
• 3-4 cups sparkling water (or still water)

Instructions

1. Add the cucumber chunks, water, honey and lemon juice to your blender and blend on high speed until very smooth.
2. Pour the cucumber mixture into a large pitcher through a strainer to catch any pulp that remains.
   

   
   
3. Add the sparkling water to the pitcher, along with some lemon and cucumber slices (and ice, if desired) and stir gently to combine.
4. Pour into sugar-rimmed glasses (if desired) with a few slices of lemon and cucumber, and enjoy with cute paper straws!

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