Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet raspberry jam and creamy coconut filling in this Raspberry Coconut Snowball Cake. A perfect dessert for any occasion, this cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Additional Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
- Extra shredded coconut, for rolling or topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the white cake according to package directions in two 8-inch round cake pans. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: Stir the raspberry jam until smooth. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and coconut extract until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light coconut filling.
- Assemble the Cake: Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make four thin layers. Spread raspberry jam on one layer, then add a layer of coconut filling. Repeat with remaining layers, ending with cake on top.
- Frost and Chill: Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Press shredded coconut all over the cake to cover. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh raspberries and extra coconut if desired.
Notes
- For a more dramatic snowball effect, chill the cake, then roll it in a mound of coconut on a baking sheet.
- You can use homemade cake instead of boxed mix if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
