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Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake Recipe

Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake. Layers of moist coconut cake with a raspberry swirl, topped with creamy coconut frosting and shredded coconut for a snowball effect.


Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the raspberry swirl:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

For decoration:

  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • Optional fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare raspberry swirl: Cook raspberries with sugar and lemon juice until thickened. Strain if desired and let cool.
  3. Make cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter, oil, and sugar. Add egg whites, extracts, and coconut milk. Mix in flour mixture and shredded coconut. Divide batter among pans, swirling raspberry mixture in each layer. Bake 25-28 minutes.
  4. Prepare frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar gradually, mix in coconut milk and extracts.
  5. Assemble cake: Layer with frosting, then frost the outside. Press shredded coconut onto the cake. Garnish with raspberries.

Notes

  • Bake cake layers ahead for easier assembly.
  • Use seedless raspberry jam as a shortcut.
  • Keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 49g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg