Snowball Cake with Coconut and Raspberry
A dreamy layered dessert with soft coconut cake, whipped raspberry cream, and a snowy shredded coconut coating. Perfect for celebrations or cozy moments at home.
Equipment
- 2 round cake pans
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- rubber spatula
- offset spatula (optional for frosting)
- cake stand or serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 4 large egg whites
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- A few mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare two cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in coconut milk, then gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold whipped egg whites into the batter to maintain volume.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake layers completely before assembling.
- Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in mashed fresh raspberries.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread half the raspberry cream over the top.
- Top with second cake layer and spread remaining cream over top and sides.
- Press shredded coconut gently all over the frosted cake for a snowball effect.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Chill briefly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, bake cake layers a day ahead and chill before assembling. Use only fresh raspberries for optimal flavor and color. Avoid freezing the frosted cake, but layers freeze well unfrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.2mg