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Raspberry Coconut Snowball Cake: A Light & Tropical Delight

Enjoy a light, fluffy dessert that combines sweet raspberry and rich coconut flavors in this easy-to-make Raspberry Coconut Snowball Cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with margarine for dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan choice.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Any plant-based milk makes a great substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Preserves Swap with other fruit preserves like strawberry for variation.
For Topping
  • 2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.

Equipment

  • 10-cup dome-shaped cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wire rack
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Pan: Grease a 10-cup dome-shaped cake pan with butter, dust lightly with flour, and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make Batter: Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then alternately mix into wet ingredients with milk until just combined.
  3. Add Swirl: Pour half of the batter into prepared cake pan, dollop raspberry preserves over the surface, cover with remaining batter, and gently swirl with a knife.
  4. Bake & Cool: Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Coat with Coconut: Brush the cooled cake with water or syrup to help the coconut adhere, then press shredded coconut onto the surface and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days, wrapped tightly. Individual slices can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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