Best 3 Holiday Snowflake Cake Recipes

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HOLIDAY SNOWFLAKE CAKE



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The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful dessert that is a fitting end to a delicious winter meal. It's best to frost the cake just before serving as the frosting may soften over time. -Lynne Peterson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs plus 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk mixture. Beat until well mixed. Add vanilla. Fold in nuts if desired. , Pour into 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). , Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl on high speed until foamy. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup over the egg whites while beating continuously. Continue beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla; beat until frosting cools slightly and reaches desired consistency., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cakes with remaining frosting; sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOLIDAY SNOW GLOBE CAKE



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I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday-or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version. -Marie Louise Ludwig, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup coconut milk
FROSTING/FILLING:
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
DECORATIONS:
Frosted Christmas Tree (see below)
Porcelain snowman ornament
8-inch glass bubble bowl (about 6-inch opening)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in rum. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coconut milk, beating well after each addition., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer batter to prepared pans., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., Using a long serrated knife, trim tops of cakes if domed. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., Place one cake layer on a serving plate, bottom side down. Spread jam over top to within 3/4 in. of edge; top with 1/2 cup whipped cream. Place second cake layer over whipped cream, bottom side up., Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, place Frosted Christmas Tree and snowman on center of cake. Carefully invert bowl over decorations.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 29g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SNOWFLAKE CAKE



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There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes from fondant.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h5m

Yield 40 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 36

CAKE BATTER:
3-1/2 cups shortening
7-1/2 cups sugar
30 egg whites
4 cups milk
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
10 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
COCONUT FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (13.66 ounces each) coconut milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
8 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
DECORATIONS AND ASSEMBLY:
11 wooden dowels (eight 2-3/4 inches x 1/4 inch, three 3 inches x 1/4 inch)
3 cardboard cake circles (one 8 inch, two 5 inch)
3 packages (1-1/2 pounds each) ready-to-use rolled white fondant
Assorted snowflake cookie cutters
White edible glitter
1 small new paintbrush
Additional clear vanilla extract
2 to 3 drops blue food coloring
Pastry bag and round pastry tip #4
Rock candy

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. In another bowl, combine the egg whites, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with egg white mixture, beating well after each addition., Pour 2 cups batter into each of four greased and floured 6-in. round baking pans. Pour 3 cups batter into each of four greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. For 6-in. pans, bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For 9-in. pans, bake at 350° for 27-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Smaller cake pans have a deeper fill and need to bake longer.) Cool the cakes for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in coconut milk and cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. , Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Cover surface of filling with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled. Stir in coconut., For frosting: In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth., To assemble cake: Level cake tops if necessary. Place a 9-in. cake on a serving plate; spread with 1-1/4 cups filling. Top with second 9-in. cake; spread top with 3/4 cup frosting. Insert four 2-3/4-in. wooden dowels 1-2 in. apart into center of cake to support the next layers. , Place third 9-in. cake on an 8-in. cardboard circle; place over cake on platter. Spread with 1-1/4 cups filling. Top with remaining 9-in. cake. Frost top and sides of cake with about 2 cups frosting, forming a crumb coating. Roll out 1-1/4 pounds of fondant into a 21-in. circle. Drape over cake and gently smooth, working from the center. Trim ends. Insert four 2-3/4-in. dowels 1 to 2 in. apart into center of cake. Set aside., On a work surface, place a 6-in. cake on a 5-in. cardboard circle. Spread with 1 cup filling; top with second 6-in. cake. Spread top with 1/2 cup frosting. Insert remaining dowels 1 to 2 in. apart into center of cake. Place third 6-in. cake on remaining cardboard circle and position on dowels; spread with 1 cup filling. Top with remaining cake. Frost top and sides of cake with about 1-1/4 cups frosting. Roll out 1-1/4 pounds of fondant into an 18-in. circle. Drape over cake and gently smooth, working from the center. Trim ends. Gently place 6-in. layer cake on 9-in. layer cake., Roll out remaining fondant to an 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with snowflake cookie cutters. Reroll scraps if desired. Place glitter in a small bowl. Press one side of each snowflake into glitter. With a paintbrush, brush vanilla over plain sides of snowflakes; secure onto cake. , In a small bowl, beat food coloring and remaining frosting until smooth. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry bag; insert pastry tip. Fill with blue frosting; pipe desired design over cake. Decorate with rock candy. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 138g carbohydrate (112g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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