These fun and easy Watermelon Dot Cakes starts with a store-bought strawberry cake mix, fluffy white frosting, and colorful sprinkles. They are perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you need a dessert without a lot of fuss.
What makes this cake so appealing is how little effort it takes to put together. Whether you’re making it for a celebration or a weeknight treat, it’s the kind of dessert people always come back for another slice of.
Helpful Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients whenever possible to help the batter mix evenly and create a lighter texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter once the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the cake denser than intended.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding any frosting, so they don’t melt or slide off.
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Watermelon Dot Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients called for on the package
- 1 container white frosting
- small round colored sprinkles
- small appetizer cups
Instructions
- Bake the cake mix according to the package directions. Set aside to cool completely.
- Use your serving cups as a cookie cutter to cut pieces of cake. Push it down in the cup leaving a 1/4 inch of space at the top.
- Frost the cups flat across the top.
- Pour the sprinkles out onto a plate and dip the cake cups in them to completely cover the top of the cake. Serve
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.