Try This Summertime Strawberry Watermelon Cake Recipe
Get ready to experience a burst of summer flavors with this enchanting Strawberry Watermelon Cake. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a taste of summer, this elegant dessert is sure to impress and delight your taste buds. So let's roll up our sleeves and embark on a culinary adventure to create this stunning masterpiece!
Ingredients
Almond Dacquoise:
Watermelon:
Rose-scented Cream:
Toppings:
Glaze:
Instructions
Almond Dacquoise:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Beat the egg whites until firm peaks form, gradually adding the sugar.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ground almond and icing sugar together.
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Gently fold the almond mixture into the egg whites until you achieve a lava-like consistency.
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Load the mixture into a piping bag or spread it on a lined baking tray using a spatula.
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Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Watermelon:
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Slice the watermelon into approximately 1.2 cm thick slices in the shape of your mold.
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Sprinkle both sides of the watermelon slices with rose water and sugar, allowing them to macerate for at least 15 minutes.
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Pat the watermelon slices dry with a kitchen towel.
Rose-scented Cream:
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Mix the gelatine with water and let it bloom for a few minutes.
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Whip the double cream with sugar until it forms firm peaks.
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Heat the bloomed gelatine in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Stir in rose water.
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Gradually incorporate the gelatine mixture into the whipped cream for 15 seconds, being careful not to overwhip.
Assembly:
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Begin with a layer of almond dacquoise.
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Pipe a layer of rose-scented cream onto the dacquoise.
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Place a slice of watermelon on top of the cream.
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Add another layer of rose-scented cream.
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Top with another layer of almond dacquoise.
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Spread a thin layer of rose-scented cream using a spatula.
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Arrange chopped strawberries on top of the cream layer.
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Brush the strawberry jam glaze over the strawberries.
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Sprinkle with dried rose petals and slivered pistachios.
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Refrigerate the watermelon cake for at least 3 hours to set before serving.
Note
- Ensure the watermelon slices are well-drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Garnish the cake with fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- This cake is best enjoyed on the day it's made to preserve the freshness of the watermelon slices.
