Snowball Cake Recipe – 7 Irresistible Reasons to Try This Raspberry Coconut Dessert
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Snowball Cake, a stunning dessert combining fluffy vanilla cake with sweet raspberry preserves and a generous coating of shredded coconut. This show-stopping cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you are celebrating a birthday, hosting a spring gathering, or simply enjoying a slice with your morning coffee. The light, airy texture coupled with vibrant fruit flavors will have your guests coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup raspberry preserves (slightly warmed)
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a dome-shaped pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, add warmed raspberry preserves, then top with the remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, brush lightly with water and coat with shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg