Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Watermelon Bread, a delightful summer treat that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the comfort of a moist, tender loaf cake. This unique recipe features a hint of fruity flavor and mini chocolate chips to mimic watermelon seeds, all topped off with a green crust for a fun, eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 ½ cups seedless watermelon puree (fresh, blended and strained)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- red or pink gel food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (to resemble watermelon seeds)
- green food coloring (optional, for crust effect)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth. Add the yogurt, watermelon puree, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Add food coloring and mini chocolate chips.
- For a green “rind” effect, tint a portion of the batter with green food coloring and spread along the sides of the loaf pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe, sweet watermelon for the best flavor.
- The bread will be subtly fruity with a tender crumb.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
