Best 12 Snowball Cake Recipes

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**Snowball Cake: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the fluffy, snowball-shaped cake that will melt in your mouth. Each bite of this classic Southern treat transports you to a winter wonderland, with its moist, tender crumb and irresistibly sweet frosting. This recipe collection offers various takes on the snowball cake, from the traditional to the unique, ensuring there's something for every taste. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla snowball cake, a rich chocolate snowball cake, or a decadent red velvet snowball cake, you'll find the perfect recipe here. With step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips, these recipes are designed for both experienced bakers and beginners alike. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create a snowball cake that will be the star of your next gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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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A grown-up version of the classic lunchbox treat, this cake will bring back memories and bring up the question we all had as kids: how did the cream filling get in there?

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup cold milk
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare cake batter, in 2-1/2-qt. ovenproof bowl, as directed on package; scrape side of bowl. Beat cream cheese, egg and granulated sugar until well blended; spoon into center of batter in bowl.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in bowl 10 min. Loosen cake from bowl with knife; invert onto wire rack. Remove bowl. Cool cake completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat dry pudding mix, powdered sugar and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place cake on plate; frost with pudding mixture. Cover with coconut. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 413.6 mg, Sugar 70 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.

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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.

SNOWBALL CAKE



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This snowball cake was on the cover of food & family magazine I received yesterday, it looked so good, I had to make it last night. It was exactly as I hoped. I used my Pampered Chef Batter bowl to bake mine in and it turned out great. Can't wait to make this during the holidays

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 cup sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • PREPARE cake batter, in 2-1/2-qt. ovenproof bowl, as directed on package; scrape side of bowl. Beat cream cheese, egg and granulated sugar until well blended; spoon into center of batter in bowl.
  • BAKE 1 hour 5 minute or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in bowl 10 minute Loosen cake from bowl with knife; invert onto wire rack. Remove bowl. Cool cake completely.
  • MEANWHILE, beat dry pudding mix, powdered sugar and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 minute Stir in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • PLACE cake on plate; frost with pudding mixture. Cover with coconut. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 428.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 4.3

CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL CAKE



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Provided by Kathleen Hulsy

Categories     Cake     Rum     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Winter     Bon Appétit     Maine     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 pound)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 10-cup ovenproof glass bowl or 10-cup metal bowl smoothly with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Combine dark rum and instant coffee in small bowl or ramekin; stir to dissolve coffee.
  • Combine chocolate chips and butter in large bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat in sugar, then coffee mixture. Beat until mixture cools to lukewarm, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Transfer batter to foil-lined bowl.
  • Bake cake until top is cracked and dry and tester inserted into center comes out with some moist batter attached, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Cool cake in bowl on rack 15 minutes (center of cake will fall). Press edge of cake firmly to level with center of cake. Refrigerate cake uncovered until cold, at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Invert bowl with cake onto platter, allowing cake to fall onto platter. Lift off bowl; peel off foil. Beat cream in large bowl until peaks form. Spread whipped cream all over cake, mounding cream in center. Cut into wedges and serve, or refrigerate up to 6 hours.

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

SNOWBALL CAKE II



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These little snowballs remind me of wintertime.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     White Cake Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
5 egg whites
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and lemon extracts.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat 5 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make the Fluffy White Frosting: Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 egg whites, corn syrup, and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Add cold water and beat on low speed of electric mixer just until blended. Place over boiling water and beat constantly on high speed about 3 minutes or until soft peaks form. Remove from heat and place over cold water. Add vanilla and beat an additional 3 minutes or until frosting is thick enough to spread.
  • To make the snowballs: Cut cake into 2-inch squares. Trim corners of each square, leaving rounded edges. Spread top and sides with frosting. Sprinkle coconut generously over frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 120.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

COCONUT SNOWBALL CAKE



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This quick-to-make cake so closely resembles a large fluffy snowball that people may admire it instead of eating it. But it tastes so good, says Jan Bass, Council Bluffs, Iowa, that they won't wait long before taking a slice!-Jan Bass, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1-3/4 cups whipped topping
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Place cake on a large serving platter or cake plate. Gently fold cherry juice into the whipped topping; frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GIANT SNOWBALL CAKE



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Just like the frosty version would, this snowball is sure to disappear fast at warm-weather gatherings! Tangy citrus is the delightful surprise when you taste the coconut-topped confection from Betty Friesen of Lake Oswego, Oregon. "My family's enjoyed the refreshing dessert at Christmas for nearly 50 years," she writes. "But it would be wonderful any time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 angel food cake (12 ounces), cut into cubes (10 cups)
1 cup 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. Add sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until partially thickened, about 2 hours. , Beat 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture. Line a 4-qt. round bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon about 1 cup whipped cream mixture into bowl. Alternate layers of cake and whipped cream mixture until bowl is filled, ending with cream mixture. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Unmold onto a serving plate. Whip remaining cream; frost cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

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RED VELVET SNOWBALL CAKE



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A little bit different recipe for Red Velvet. The frosting is white chocolate cream cheese with a coconut topping. From Hearst publishing.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate or 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 (1 ounce) bottle red food coloring
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • For the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper; spray paper with baking spray. Dust with flour; tap out excess.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, grated chocolate, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, stir together buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, vanilla, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture on medium-low speed. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; invert again and let cool completely on rack.
  • For the frosting: Place white chocolate and cream in a small micro-wave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 15 to 30 seconds; whisk until smooth. Let stand 2 minutes; cover with plastic wrap and chill.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in cooled white-chocolate mixture until blended. On low speed, add confectioners' sugar in batches and beat until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • To assemble the cake: Cut each cake layer horizontally with a long serrated knife, to make 4 layers. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread with about 1 cup of frosting. Repeat with remaining 3 layers, frosting the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle coconut on top and sides of cake. Refrigerate cake about 1 hour to let it set.

SNOWBALL CAKE



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My husband loves Hostess snowballs,and this cake tastes about as close to one as I could find.:-)

Provided by D P

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c water
4 tsp knox gelatin
2 1/2 sticks of margarine ( 20 tablespoons)
4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
6 c marshmallow creme
2 c shredded coconut
2 drops red food coloring
1 devils food cake mix

Steps:

  • 1. Mix devils food cake as directed on box. Bake in a greased and floured glass pyrex bowl on 350 degrees for about 45 to 55 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean.Cool in bowl for ten minutes and then invert on to wax paper. When completely cool,put back into cleaned glass bowl.
  • 2. Cut opening in bottom of cake to put in marshmallow filling. I just cut a circle (save that) and then took some of the cake out and ate it. HaHa! Fill with some of the marshmallow creme( I put about a cup or more) and replace circle of cake you cut out.Invert cake onto a cake plate,and then frost with remaining marshmallow topping and coat with coconut.
  • 3. For marshmallow filling: Dissolve knox gelatin in water for five minutes in a bowl. Then microwave it for about 40 seconds untill it starts to boil around the edge. Cool to the touch. Add butter,salt and vanilla. Wisk in marshmallow creme. Refrigerate untill its of spreading consistency.Fill Inside as talked about above and then frost outside of cake and cover with coconut which has been colored with the two drops of red food coloring. Voila! Snowball cake! :-)

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream the butter and sugar together.
  • Be sure to chill the cake layers before assembling and frosting the cake. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too crumbly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off to pipe the frosting onto the cake.
  • To make the cake even more festive, you can decorate it with sprinkles, edible glitter, or other holiday-themed decorations.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought angel food cake as the base for your snowball cake.

Conclusion:

Snowball cake is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its fluffy angel food cake layers, creamy coconut frosting, and festive snowball decorations, this cake is a real showstopper. Follow these tips to make the best snowball cake possible, and enjoy!

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