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Snowballs

Snowballs: Delightfully Soft Coconut Treats to Cherish

These delightful snowballs are soft, sweet coconut treats perfect for any occasion, evoking cherished memories and joy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs can substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce per egg for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Sugar consider using coconut sugar for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence almond extract can be used instead
  • 1/2 cup Oil or melted butter
  • 2 cups Cake Flour all-purpose flour can be used but will be denser
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk can be used
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar (for Syrup)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 drop Food Coloring optional
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Desiccated Coconut can use unsweetened or toasted
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar (for Joining) can be omitted if not layering

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Snowballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate vanilla essence and oil into the egg-sugar mixture, mixing until combined.
  4. Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together, then fold into the wet mixture alternating with milk.
  5. Pour batter into the greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and boil to prepare the syrup, adding food coloring if desired.
  7. Once cooled, cut the cake into squares or form small balls.
  8. Dip each piece in warm syrup and roll in desiccated coconut to coat.
  9. Optionally join layers with icing sugar mixed with water.
  10. Serve on a platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors by using almond extract or lemon zest for a delightful twist on classic snowballs.

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