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.

SANYU JOVENTA
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Alkanah Gill
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I've never made a snowball cake before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


kedrick kabungo kabwe
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is perfect for a tropical theme.


Sujon Rini
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The frosting is amazing!


C o c a
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Terry Parow
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I love the combination of coconut and pecans in this cake. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


Sajjad Yaseen
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. It was a big hit at my daughter's birthday party.


Wahab
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


ALSAFRAN MOBILE PHONES
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the coconut and pecan frosting.


Dean Angelle
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Paru Acharya
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Anais Castaneda
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I've been making this snowball cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Chapter78 Tunes
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This snowball cake was a hit at my holiday party! The coconut and pecans added a delicious flavor and texture.