Watermelon Cake

Everything deliciously pistachio-ey on a cake. That was the simple inspiration behind this far-from-simple cake.

Unlike most of my other cakes, this cake's design came from a place of sadness and despair. It's not very popular to mix politics and business, and it is not my business to be political. However, it does pain me to think about how I enjoy my position of comfort and privilege in a world where so many aren't able to enjoy those same basic things I take for granted on a daily basis. This Watermelon Cake has been designed with the plight of those people in mind, and a small portion of the proceeds is donated to Save the Children's Gaza Appeal.

I was worried about releasing this cake due to the threat of backlash, however any backlash received was far outstripped by the overwhelming support, and the many sales of the cake enabling us to make donations. It has gone viral on social media and in the press, being featured in The Times, the Daily Mail, and countless other publications.

While I may have made the cake with a sense of despair, it has the absolute opposite effect on the recipient. Without knowing the backstory, the beauty of the cake is enough to make anyone smile, and the surprise element of cutting into the corresponding layers of red velvet chocolate chip and green vanilla sponge amplifies the smiles. And knowing the backstory? The cake signifies hope—something we all need!

The clever layering of red velvet chocolate chip and green vanilla sponges, crafted to mimic the look of a watermelon slice and frosted with silky smooth vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream in striking shades of red, green, and white, studded with Belgian chocolate chips...this cake is as visually delightful as it is delicious.

Perfect for summer parties, trendy gatherings, or anyone looking to make a statement with their cake choice.

Don't miss out on this accidentally viral cake, crafted with the finest ingredients and limited in availability—the Watermelon Cake is a must-have for those who love to stay ahead of the curve with a purpose and style.

Red Velvet Choc Chip Sponge: Flour (wheat, gluten), sugar, egg, milk, buttermilk (milk), yoghurt (milk), sunflower oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, cocoa, colouring Red (glycerol E422, propylene glycol E1520, silicon dioxide E551, water, colours E124 & E12), dark chocolate chips [(Min cocoa 54.5%) Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier; soya lecithin, natural vanilla].

Green Sponge: Flour (wheat, gluten), sugar, egg, milk, buttermilk (milk), yoghurt (milk), sunflower oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, cocoa, colouring Green (Glycerol, Propylene, Glycol, E551, Food Colour: E104, E133).

Buttercream: Sugar, Egg White, Butter (milk), Vanilla Extract, colouring Red (glycerol E422, propylene glycol E1520, silicon dioxide E551, water, colours E124 & E12), colouring Green (Glycerol, Propylene, Glycol, E551, Food Colour: E104, E133).

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Dark chocolate chips: (Min cocoa 54.5%) Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier; soya lecithin, natural vanilla.

* Although not necessarily present in this particular product, the colours used across our range of products may include the colours E102*, E104, E110, E122 & E129 - which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in some children. All products are produced on premises handling eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, milk, sesame and soya hence may contain traces. Please note cakes may contain cocktail sticks and dowelling for support.

Each cake is hand-made individually carefully, and while will look similar to the images, may not be identical.