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Snowball Cake

Delightful Snowball Cake: A Light & Fluffy Dessert Treat

Try this Snowball Cake for a delightful, light dessert that’s perfect for spring gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with a sugar alternative.
  • 3 large Large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be swapped with almond milk or another non-dairy option.
  • 0.5 cup Raspberry Preserves Warming slightly helps incorporation.
For the Coating
  • 3 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional, for dusting.

Equipment

  • 10-cup dome-shaped cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a 10-cup dome-shaped cake pan and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make Cake Batter: Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture alternating with milk.
  3. Create the Swirl: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, dollop raspberry preserves, and top with remaining batter. Use a knife to swirl the preserves without overmixing.
  4. Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  5. Coat with Coconut: Once cooled, brush with water or simple syrup and press shredded coconut all over the cake. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the batter and preserves to maintain the beautiful raspberry ribbons. Room temperature ingredients are key to a fluffy texture.

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