Snowball Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert for All Occasions
Indulge in the fluffy layers and sweet frosting of this delightful Snowball Cake, perfect for any celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 cups whipped cream
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, frost with whipped cream and decorate with coconut if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Snowball Cake, dessert, indulgent, birthday cake, celebration cake