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Snowball Cake Recipe

Irresistible Snowball Cake Recipe for a Light Spring Treat

This Snowball Cake Recipe is a delightful dessert that features raspberry preserves and coconut, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can swap with room temperature margarine
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs No substitutes recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Consider using almond extract
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk can substitute
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup Raspberry Preserves Can replace with lime or pineapple preserves
For the Coconut Coating
  • 2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut Essential ingredient, no substitutions
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a dome-shaped cake pan.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with whole milk.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, dollop raspberry preserves, then add remaining batter and gently swirl.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, brush with water/syrup and press shredded coconut into the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the fruit preserves and coconut type. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

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