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Snowball Cake Recipe

Irresistible Snowball Cake Recipe for a Light Spring Treat

This Snowball Cake recipe captures the essence of spring with its raspberry preserves and coconut, delighting every palate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon salt use fine salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider coconut sugar
  • 3 large eggs or flax eggs/applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond/oat milk
For the Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves or fresh raspberries mixed with sugar
For the Coating
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut or unsweetened coconut
  • powdered sugar optional for dusting

Equipment

  • dome-shaped cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a dome-shaped cake pan with butter and dust lightly with flour. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about three minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with whole milk.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, dollop raspberry preserves on top, then spoon the remaining batter and swirl.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, brush the surface lightly with water or simple syrup and press sweetened shredded coconut onto the cake. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze slices for up to 1 month.

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