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Honeydew Melon Cake

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Honeydew melon cake is a refreshing and elegant dessert made with light sponge cake layers, airy whipped cream, and sweet honeydew melon. It’s perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a fruit-forward, visually stunning treat.

Ingredients

  1. For the sponge cake:
  2. 4 large eggs
  3. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  4. 3/4 cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
  5. 1/4 cup whole milk
  6. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  7. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  8. 1/4 tsp salt
  9. For the filling and topping:
  10. 1 small honeydew melon (scooped into balls or cut into cubes)
  11. 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  12. 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  13. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  14. Optional: 1–2 tbsp honey or melon syrup for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

  1. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 5–7 minutes). Gently fold in sifted flour and salt.
  2. Warm milk and butter together; stir in vanilla. Gradually fold into the batter until just combined.
  3. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Let cool completely.
  4. Scoop honeydew into balls and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread with whipped cream and layer with honeydew pieces. Top with second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream.
  7. Decorate the top with melon balls and drizzle with honey or melon syrup if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving to let the cake set.

Notes

  1. Pat melon dry to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
  2. Use cake flour for a lighter, more delicate texture.
  3. Decorate just before serving for the freshest look and texture.
  4. To add moisture and flavor, brush cake layers lightly with melon syrup or honey.
  5. For clean slices, chill the cake thoroughly before cutting.

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