How to Make Easy Snowball Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and simple dessert for your next gathering? Look no further than this easy snowball cake recipe! This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a birthday celebration, or just a casual get-together with friends and family. With its light and fluffy texture and sweet coconut flavor, this snowball cake is sure to be a hit with all your guests.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 inch round) prepared angel food cake
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained with syrup reserved, divided
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 4 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Line a 4-quart round mixing bowl with parchment paper.
  • Break angel food cake up into small bite-sized pieces. Pour pineapple syrup into a 1-cup liquid measure; add water to measure 1 cup if needed.
  • Dissolve gelatin in cold water. Add boiling water, pineapple syrup, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and refrigerate until just starting to thicken.
  • Stir crushed pineapple into gelatin mixture, then fold in 4 cups whipped topping.
  • Place a layer of cake pieces into the prepared bowl, followed by a layer of pineapple mixture. Continue until cake and pineapple mixture are used up. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Turn chilled cake out onto a serving platter. Frost with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with coconut.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg