# Whole Watermelon Cakes The Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren is Made Using an Actual Watermelon By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-cake-by-mike-warren References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/29/Watermelon-Cake/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/watermelon-cake/?ALLSTEPS) The Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren takes healthy summer treats to a whole other level. Unlike the [DIY Watermelon Cake](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-cake) by Bird on a Cake, this one is made out of an actual watermelon in place of cake batter. People may have realized that something was slightly off about it at first visually. Essentially, the watermelon for the Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren was cut into a large cylindrical shape to begin. It was then lathered in cool whip to mimic the look of icing and decorated with other fruits such as grapes, blueberries and kiwi. Warren even added some sliced almonds on the bottom for texture as well as taste. Incredibly mouthwatering, the Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren can be sliced up just like a real cake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Summer Treats:** The Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren demonstrates the trend of creating healthy and visually appealing summer desserts using fresh fruits. - **Alternative Cake Ingredients:** The use of an actual watermelon instead of traditional cake batter showcases the trend of using unconventional ingredients to create unique desserts. - **Fruit-based Desserts:** The Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren highlights the trend of incorporating fruits as the main ingredient in desserts, offering a refreshing and healthier option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate fruits into desserts, meeting the increasing demand for healthier options. - **Artisanal Bakery:** Artisanal bakeries can tap into the trend of alternative cake ingredients to offer unique and visually appealing dessert options to their customers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate the Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren into their menus as a visually stunning and healthy dessert option for weddings, parties, and other occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Sparkling Refreshment Wholesale Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-champagne-cake.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Summery Watermelon Acai Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-bowl.md) - [Hydrating Melon Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water.md)