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Snowballs

Delicious Snowballs: Coconut Coated Bliss for Sweet Moments

Experience the joy of Snowballs, a delightful dessert that combines a fluffy cake with a crunchy coconut coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar is an option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence Can use almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Oil Melted butter can be used
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Use all-purpose flour if out
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk is a dairy-free substitute
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Can reduce by half
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Color Beetroot powder is a natural option
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Roll generously

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla essence and oil, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, and food coloring until it thickens.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares or shape into balls.
  9. Dip each piece into warm syrup and roll in desiccated coconut.
  10. Optional: Sandwich cake pieces with icing for layered Snowballs.
  11. Serve on a decorative plate and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Snowballs in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.

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