How to Make a Watermelon Football Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the ingredients and items needed for completing the project.

   The items are listed below under "Things You Will Need".
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   Step 2: Position the watermelon on a non-slip

   A silicon mat makes a good choice. , Cut off and throw away the skin.
   
   It is often easier to do this by cutting the watermelon in half first. , Using a large knife, cut a marquise shape out of the watermelon flesh (this is a boat shape that is long and thin with sides that curve gently and end in a point at each end; just like a football).
   
   Discard the skin; it's no longer needed. , If cut in half, assemble back together again to make a whole. , Cut carefully, so as to leave it assembled as a football. ,,
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   Step 3: flat surface.

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   Step 4: Slice 2 of the sides lengthwise down the watermelon to expose a large watermelon surface on both sides.

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   Step 5: Cut a football shape from the watermelon.

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   Step 6: Place the football shaped watermelon pieces on a platter.

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   Step 7: Slice the watermelon into thin slices all the way around the melon.

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   Step 8: Decorate with the frosting and licorice ties to look like a football with stitches and to create the ends of the football (one line each end).

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   Step 9: Serve.

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