If there is one food synonymous with picnics in my opinion, it’s watermelon! When dreaming up a picnic-worthy dessert, I decided to turn this iconic summer fruit into a layered cake parfait. Desserts that are easy to pack as well as eat are the only way to go for a picnic, so leave messy treats at home and enjoy these watermelon cake parfaits.
You can truly let your creativity run wild with layered mason jar desserts. Think banana pudding, key lime pie, birthday cake, you name it! I love the bright green and pink of watermelon, however, so that’s what I decided to choose. I also love the presentation because it’s perfect for a picnic party. You can easily see the fun, layered colors right through the jar. Plus, you can tie on a cute mini spoon or fork for easy eating.
You’ll find the recipe below! Happy picnicking!
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You can make these treats up to two days before and store them in the refrigerator until picnic time. This makes packing the perfect picnic just a little easier!
Note: If you want your cake parfait to taste like watermelon too, then simply add in a drop of watermelon flavoring to your cake and frosting!
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