Snowballs Cake Recipe

Name: Snowballs Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 cup boiling water; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip); 2 cups milk; Toasted sweetened shredded coconut and maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
2 cups milk
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut and maraschino cherries

1
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Immediately invert cake onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Add the pineapple, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until partially thickened, about 40 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, beat whipped topping mixes and milk until stiff. Fold into pineapple mixture.
4
Run a knife around sides and center tube of cake pan; remove cake from pan and cut into 1-in. cubes. Place half of the cake cubes in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; top with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5
Sprinkle with coconut. Cut into squares; top each with a cherry.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix, 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Snowballs Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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