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Snowballs

Snowballs: Irresistibly Soft Coconut Treats You’ll Love

These snowballs are fluffy coconut-covered treats that evoke sweet nostalgia, perfect for festive gatherings and customizable to everyone's taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups sugar For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla essence Or almond extract for flavor
  • 1 cup oil Or melted butter, if desired
  • 2.5 cups cake flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if necessary
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup milk Non-dairy milk works too
For the Syrup
  • 1.5 cups sugar Sweetens the cake bites
  • 1.5 cups water Essential for syrup
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring For color
  • 2-3 cups desiccated coconut For coating; toasting is optional
For the Icing
  • 1 cup icing sugar Sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot water Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla essence and oil, stirring until smooth.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl. Gradually mix with wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare syrup by boiling sugar and water, then add red food coloring and simmer until thickened.
  7. Cut cooled cake into squares or balls, and dip in warm syrup.
  8. Roll coated pieces in desiccated coconut and place on a plate.
  9. Join cake pieces with icing sugar mixture if desired for presentation.
  10. Serve immediately or store at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best texture. Store snowballs in an airtight container.

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