Snow Ball Cake is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert made with layers of light angel food cake and a pineapple-infused gelatin mixture, whipped together with creamy Dream Whip. This airy and tropical dessert was popularized in mid-20th-century American kitchens for its convenience and festive appeal, especially during holidays and family gatherings. Its name comes from the fluffy, snow-like appearance when shaped in a bowl and topped with coconut.
Ingredients
- 3 boxes Dream Whip
- 1½ cups crushed pineapple
- 1 lemon (Juice of)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 angel food cake
- 2 env gelatin
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 1 box shredded coconut
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Gelatin Base
- Mix cold water with gelatin.
- Add 1 cup boiling water, sugar, lemon juice, and crushed pineapple.
- Chill until partially jellied.
Step 2: Prepare Whipped Cream
- Whip 2 envelopes of Dream Whip according to package directions.
- Add to the jellied gelatin mixture and mix well.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
- Tear angel food cake into small pieces.
- In a pan, alternate layers of cake and gelatin mixture until full.
Step 4: Chill and Set
- Let the pan chill overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 5: Finish and Serve
- Next morning, turn cake onto a flat plate.
- Ice with another package of Dream Whip.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
- Top with fresh fruit if desired.
Tips
- Use a large bowl lined with wax paper for a classic snowball look.
- Substitute whipped topping for Dream Whip if unavailable.
- Try adding maraschino cherries or mandarin oranges.
- Use a bundt pan for an easy release and elegant shape.
- Fresh strawberries make a delightful topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.003mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.1mg
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