Snowball Cake
A rich chocolate cake covered in fluffy marshmallow frosting and sweetened coconut, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk at room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or substitute with applesauce
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water will make batter thin
Frosting and Topping
- 1 cup marshmallow frosting homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well-blended.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the marshmallow frosting over the top and sides.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top of the frosting.
Serving
- Slice and serve at room temperature, optionally garnished with mint or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freeze individual slices tightly for up to 2 months.