Description
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of an Old-Fashioned Snowball Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the richness of chocolate cake with a luscious cream cheese and pineapple filling, all wrapped in sweet coconut flakes. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
For the Filling:
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry or cherry gelatin
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions. Let cool.
- Prepare the Filling: Dissolve gelatin in hot water, then stir in cold water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Stir in pineapple, marshmallows, and gelatin. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Break cooled cake into chunks. Line a bowl with plastic wrap and coconut. Spoon in the cake mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Invert the bowl onto a plate, remove plastic wrap.
Notes
- For a brighter color and fruity flavor, use strawberry gelatin.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked cake base)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
