To prepare the modern watermelon cake, start with the watermelon gelee, which will be inserted into the cake: soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut away the ...

When the temperatures climb and your oven starts collecting dust, it’s time to turn to one of summer’s most satisfying sweets: the icebox cake. This retro, no-bake dessert is having a moment—not just ...