Description
The Raspberry Swirl Coconut Snowball Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of coconut with the tangy freshness of raspberries. This visually stunning cake offers a soft, moist texture with vibrant raspberry swirls, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 box of white cake mix
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, shredded coconut, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry jam, water, and cornstarch. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, creating a raspberry sauce.
- Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry sauce over the top of the cake batter, then use a toothpick or a knife to gently swirl the raspberry sauce through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a coconut glaze for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the white cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix.
- Different berries, such as strawberry, blueberry, or blackberry, can be used instead of raspberries.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake freezes well for up to 3 months.
- For a more vibrant raspberry swirl, use more raspberry jam or add food coloring.
- If using fresh raspberries, cook them with sugar and cornstarch to create a jam-like consistency for the swirl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
