Description
Indulge in nostalgia with this delightful Old-Fashioned Snowball Cake. A luscious chocolate cake soaked in strawberry gelatin, topped with a pineapple-marshmallow mixture, and generously coated in shredded coconut, creating a sweet and tropical treat reminiscent of vintage holiday desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
For the Topping:
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Topping: Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Pour over the cake.
- Prepare the Pineapple-Marshmallow Mixture: Mix crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping. Fold in mini marshmallows.
- Assemble: Spread the pineapple mixture over the cake. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra snowy look, chill the cake overnight to let the coconut set into the topping.
- You can use fresh whipped cream instead of store-bought topping if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
