This delightful Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake features layers of moist coconut cake swirled with raspberry preserves and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Author:Munch Twist
Prep Time:30 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:1 hour 30 mins
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Desserts
Method:No bake
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
6 large egg whites
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil, liquified
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3 Tablespoons canned coconut milk
4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
2 cups shredded coconut, for decorating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, then extracts, and beat until fluffy.
Slowly mix in egg whites. Combine coconut milk and sour cream; alternately add this mixture and flour mixture to the batter. Fold in shredded coconut.
Divide batter among pans, bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, extracts, and coconut milk until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Assemble cake with layers of frosting and raspberry preserves. Cover with shredded coconut.