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Snowball Cake Recipe

Light and Fluffy Snowball Cake Recipe for Spring Celebrations

Enjoy the delightful Raspberry Coconut Snowball Cake, a must-try for spring celebrations filled with nostalgia and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Raspberry Preserves Warm slightly for easier spreading
  • 2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut For coating

Equipment

  • Dome-shaped cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grease a dome-shaped cake pan with unsalted butter and dust lightly with flour. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with whole milk, until just combined.
  4. Pour half of the fluffy batter into the prepared pan, dollop raspberry preserves over it, then top with remaining batter and swirl preserves gently.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, brush the surface with water or simple syrup and press shredded coconut all around the cake. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for better emulsification. Avoid overmixing when swirling in the raspberry preserves. A dome-shaped pan is key for achieving the signature shape.

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