Decadent Snowball Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, and mix until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream until you reach the desired consistency. Stir in the shredded coconut and coconut extract if using.
8. Once the cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of coconut frosting over the first layer. Top with the second layer of cake and press down gently.
9. Use the remaining coconut frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake. Smooth the frosting with a spatula.
10. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped cream topping over the frosted cake. You can create soft peaks for a decorative touch.
12. For best results, chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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