Description
Indulge in the delightful Snowball Cake Recipe, a stunning dessert that beautifully marries the tropical flavors of coconut with the tart sweetness of raspberry. Perfect for springtime celebrations or any gathering, this cake is not only visually impressive with its unique dome shape and fluffy texture but also simple to make, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Each slice reveals moist layers filled with raspberry preserves and a luscious coconut coating that will leave your guests craving more. Whether served plain or dressed up with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup oven-safe dome pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk to the mixture until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, dollop with raspberry preserves, cover with remaining batter, and swirl gently.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before coating with coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg