Best 7 Pineapple Snowball Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Pineapple Snowball Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines tropical flavors with a fluffy, snowball-like texture. This tantalizing cake features moist pineapple cake layers, enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting, and adorned with crushed pineapple, coconut, and chopped nuts. Discover the step-by-step instructions for crafting this stunning dessert, along with additional variations to suit your taste preferences. From the classic Pineapple Snowball Cake to the decadent Chocolate-Dipped Snowballs and the refreshing Pineapple Snowball Trifle, this article offers a delectable array of recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SNOWBALL CAKE I



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A no-bake dessert using a ready-made angel food cake and ingredients that can be easily found in any store. It looks like a large snowball when finished.

Provided by Gina Fletcher

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Line a 4 quart round mixing bowl with parchment paper.
  • Break cake up into small bite-sized pieces.
  • Drain the crushed pineapple, reserve the syrup. You should have 1 cup of syrup if not add enough water to make 1 cup.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in the 4 tablespoons of cold water. Add the boiling water, pineapple syrup, sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and place in the refrigerator until mixture just starts to thicken.
  • Add the crushed pineapple to the gelatin mix and then fold in 4 cups of the whipped topping.
  • Place a layer of cake pieces, then a layer of the pineapple mixture in the prepared bowl. Continue until all the cake and pineapple mixture is used up. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
  • Turn the chilled cake out onto a serving platter and frost it with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with the coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 249.2 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

SNOWBALL CAKE



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Whipped topping and coconut blanket a layered angel food cake and gelatin dessert. My husband's grandmother really liked this cool treat and requested that I make it every Christmas. -Judith Guthrie, Charleston, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add pineapple. Refrigerate until partially thickened, about 20 minutes. Fold in 4 cups whipped topping., Line a 3-qt. round bowl with plastic wrap. spoon about 2 cups pineapple mixture into bowl. Layer with half of the cake cubes and half of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Unmold onto a serving plate. Spread remaining whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE SNOWBALL CAKE



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Dr. and Mrs. Turner brought this cake regularly to meetings of the Mid-Ohio Scottish Heritage Association. I always made sure to leave room on my plate for this dessert! The recipe was published in "The Centennial Cookbook of the Daughters of Scotland". Cooking time includes overnight chilling.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 (2 1/2 g) packages whipped dessert topping mix (Dream Whip)
1 prepared angel food cake

Steps:

  • Soften gelatine in cold water. Add boiling water, sugar, juice, pineapple and salt. Mix well. Refrigerate until partly jelled.
  • Prepare 2 packages whipped topping mix according to directions. Fold into jelled mixture.
  • Line a large mixing bowl with waxed paper or extra-wide plastic wrap. Break the angel food cake into 1-inch chunks. In the lined mixing bowl, make layers of cake and jelled mixture, alternating and finishing with jelled mixture.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Next day, prepare 1 package whipped topping mix. Take cake from refrigerator and turn upside down on large plate. Remove bowl and waxed paper. Frost with whipped topping mix. Chill until serving time.
  • NOTE: If you substitute Cool Whip or whipped cream, you will need six cups. However, I can't speak to the results of using those ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 424.1, Carbohydrate 78.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 55.8, Protein 6.3

SNOWBALLS



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What a delicious treat these snowballs are. Different than anything we've ever made. The Nilla Wafers become softened while in the fridge but they're not soggy. Sweet and tart pineapple filling pairs well with the flaky sweet coconut. These snowballs are a nice, light, festive, and fluffy treat that everyone will love. They're so...

Provided by Alice May Matulevich

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c softened butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c sugar
2 can(s) crushed pineapple, 20 oz each
1 c walnuts
2 box vanilla wafers
2 box Dream Whip
2 bag(s) coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Create the filling: Mix 1/4 cup of softened butter, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 cup of sugar, walnuts, and crushed pineapple (well-drained).
  • 2. Stack each snowball 4 wafers-high putting filling in between.
  • 3. Mix the frosting: Prepare 2 boxes of Dream Whip according to directions on the box and add in 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. You may need less frosting given that vanilla wafers are made so small these days (they were a lot bigger when I first made this recipe 55 yrs. ago!).
  • 4. Spread the frosting generously over each snowball. Roll them in coconut. Crown with a cherry on top. Refrigerate for 24 hrs. Then, they can be frozen.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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Marlene Rhodes shares a three-ingredient treat she quickly whips up in her Colorado Springs, Colorado kitchen. Canned pineapple adds refreshing taste to the frosty-looking finger food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 5g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OLD FASHIONED SNOWBALL CAKE



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This is a very old recipe. A lot of people probably have it. I got it from an old church cookbook the first year I was married because I wanted to make it for my husband's birthday. His birthday is in January and a Snowball cake seemed perfect. I have been making it for him for many years for his birthday. It is his...

Provided by Tonna Canfield

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 12h

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 c frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can(s) crushed pineapple in heavy syrup (20 oz), drained (reserve the juice)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh or concentrate)
1 c sugar, granulated
1 pkg flaked coconut (16 oz)
2 pkg gelatin, unflavored (.25 ounce packages)
4 Tbsp cold water
1 c boiling water
1` angel food cake (10 inch)

Steps:

  • 1. Line a 4 quart round bowl with plastic wrap. Tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Drain pineapple thoroughly and reserve the syrup. You should have 1 cup of syrup.
  • 2. Dissolve gelatin in the 4 T of cold water. Add the boiling water, the reserved pineapple syrup, the sugar and the lemon juice. Mix well and place in refrigerator until mixture starts to thicken. This may take a few hours.
  • 3. Add the crushed pineapple to the gelatin mixture and then fold in 4 cups of the whipped topping.
  • 4. Place a layer of cake pieces in bottom of bowl, then a layer of pineapple mixture, continue until all is used up, ending with cake pieces. Chill overnight.
  • 5. Turn cake onto a platter or cake stand. Frost with the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping and sprinkle with coconut. I added cherries and a few leaves as well.

NO BAKE CREAM CHEESE & COCONUT SNOWBALLS RECIPE - (4/5)



No Bake Cream Cheese & Coconut Snowballs Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by รก-9182

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8-ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple until combined then fold in the pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Take out of refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls; then roll the balls in the coconut. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Tips:

  • Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients and create a creamy texture.
  • Use Fresh Pineapple: For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple. If using canned pineapple, drain it well and pat it dry before adding it to the cake.
  • Chill the Cake: After assembling the cake, chill it for at least 4 hours or overnight. This will help the flavors meld together and make the cake easier to slice.
  • Make Ahead: This cake can be made ahead of time. Bake and chill the cake layers up to 2 days in advance. Assemble the cake and frost it the day you plan to serve it.

Conclusion:

The Pineapple Snowball Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with the creamy richness of coconut and cream cheese. With its stunning appearance and delicious taste, this cake is sure to be a hit at any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this tropical paradise in cake form. Remember, patience is key when chilling the cake, as this allows the flavors to fully develop and the texture to set perfectly. Indulge in a slice of this heavenly cake and experience a burst of tropical delight with every bite!

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