OLD FASHIONED SNOWBALL CAKE
This is a very old recipe. A lot of people probably have it. I got it from an old church cookbook the first year I was married because I wanted to make it for my husband's birthday. His birthday is in January and a Snowball cake seemed perfect. I have been making it for him for many years for his birthday. It is his...
Provided by Tonna Canfield
Categories Other Desserts
Time 12h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Line a 4 quart round bowl with plastic wrap. Tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Drain pineapple thoroughly and reserve the syrup. You should have 1 cup of syrup.
- 2. Dissolve gelatin in the 4 T of cold water. Add the boiling water, the reserved pineapple syrup, the sugar and the lemon juice. Mix well and place in refrigerator until mixture starts to thicken. This may take a few hours.
- 3. Add the crushed pineapple to the gelatin mixture and then fold in 4 cups of the whipped topping.
- 4. Place a layer of cake pieces in bottom of bowl, then a layer of pineapple mixture, continue until all is used up, ending with cake pieces. Chill overnight.
- 5. Turn cake onto a platter or cake stand. Frost with the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping and sprinkle with coconut. I added cherries and a few leaves as well.
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Mxo Zondi
[email protected]Overall, this cake was a delicious and impressive dessert. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves classic Southern desserts.
Mitch Douglas
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was very creamy.
najeebullah niazman
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this cake without too much difficulty. It turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Sania Islam
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is divine. I'll definitely be making it again for special occasions.
Aarnold Thapa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cake was delicious and the frosting was surprisingly good, even for a coconut hater like me.
MD Rahib
[email protected]This cake is a Southern classic for a reason. It's moist and fluffy, with a creamy coconut pecan frosting that is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Lea Viljoen
[email protected]The snowball cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
MD Chicago
[email protected]I baked this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture of the cake and the creamy frosting. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Aundra Jenkins
[email protected]The snowball cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They especially enjoyed the coconut pecan frosting. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
SURAYA RAHMAN JANNAT
[email protected]I tried this recipe recently and it was a hit with my family and friends. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut pecan frosting was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon
Son of iraq أبن العراق
[email protected]This snowball cake was a delightful treat! The combination of the moist, fluffy cake with the creamy coconut pecan frosting was absolutely heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about it and i