Description
Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake is a fluffy, layered vanilla-coconut cake filled with sweet raspberry preserves and covered in creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. With shredded coconut pressed onto the outside for a snowy finish, this stunning dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for elegance and indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Coconut Cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
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1/4 tsp almond extract
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6 egg whites
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
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1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting & Filling:
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp coconut extract
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3 tbsp canned coconut milk
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4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 cup raspberry preserves
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2 cups shredded coconut (for decorating)
Instructions
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Prep Oven & Pans:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat on high for 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla, coconut, and almond extracts. -
Add Egg Whites:
Reduce mixer speed and add egg whites in three additions, mixing well between each. -
Combine Wet & Dry:
Mix coconut milk with sour cream. Add flour and coconut milk mixture alternately to the batter. Fold in melted coconut oil and shredded coconut. -
Bake Cake Layers:
Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 20 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. -
Make Frosting:
Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla, coconut extract, salt, and coconut milk. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until fluffy. -
Assemble Cake:
Spread raspberry preserves between layers. Frost the outside with coconut frosting and press shredded coconut onto the surface for a snowball effect.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Level cake layers with a serrated knife if needed.
Chill cake briefly before slicing for cleaner presentation.
Edible flowers or fresh raspberries make a stunning garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American