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Snowball Cake Recipe Dessert
Dominique

Classic Snowball Cake Recipe

This recipe creates a festive and delicious snowball cake with a rich chocolate base, fluffy marshmallow frosting, and vibrant pink coconut flakes. It's a perfect dessert for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup brewed hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
Frosting
  • 7 ounce jar Marshmallow Fluff
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Topping
  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 2-4 drops pink food coloring

Equipment

  • 13"x9" Baking Dish
  • Bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk attachment
  • Offset spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray or homemade cake release.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, then set aside.
  3. In a measuring cup, combine the hot coffee with the milk, then set aside.
Baking the Cake
  1. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, then slowly add the dry ingredients, alternating with the coffee mixture in about three additions of each.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 33-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. For the frosting, beat the Marshmallow Fluff with softened butter for 3-4 minutes until combined, then add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and beat for another 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded coconut with 2-4 drops of pink food coloring, mixing thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the color saturates all the coconut.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled chocolate cake using an offset spatula, then immediately sprinkle on the colored coconut. Slice and serve your Classic Snowball Cake.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. You can adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of pink for the coconut.