Description
Old-Fashioned Snowball Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines fruity flavors with creamy textures, marshmallows, and a crunchy coconut topping. This vintage-inspired coconut cake is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture:
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry or cherry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in crushed pineapple with juice and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in thawed whipped topping and mini marshmallows.
- Layer and Chill: Line a large mixing bowl with plastic wrap and sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers. Pour the gelatin mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Unmold and Coat: To unmold, invert carefully onto a plate. Press shredded coconut over the surface.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Try lemon gelatin for a citrusy twist.
- For a nutty version, add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the mixture before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
