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Snowflake Cake

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This traditional Snowflake Cake features light vanilla sponge layers stacked with a rich, whipped meringue frosting. The cake is finished with a generous coating of sweet coconut flakes, creating a delicate, snow-like appearance. It is a beloved holiday dessert that balances soft cake with airy, sweet frosting.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16
Calories: 346.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This traditional Snowflake Cake features light vanilla sponge layers stacked with a rich, whipped meringue frosting. The cake is finished with a generous coating of sweet coconut flakes, creating a delicate, snow-like appearance. It is a beloved holiday dessert that balances soft cake with airy, sweet frosting.
Ingredients
  • 2 whole Eggs -- plus 4 eggs yolk Frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups Sugar
  • 1 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cups Butter or margarine
  • 4 whole Egg whites
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cups Chopped nuts -- optional
Directions
  1. 1
    In a mixting bowl, beat eggs, yolks and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    in saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts.
  3. 3
    Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk mixture.
  4. 4
    Beat until well mixed.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla.
  6. 6
    Fold in nuts if desired.
  7. 7
    Pour into three greased 9 inch round pans.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350 deg.
  9. 9
    for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cake in done.
  10. 10
    Cool in pan 10 min.
  11. 11
    before removing.
  12. 12
    For frosting in a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil.
  13. 13
    Boil 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 242 deg.
  14. 14
    (firm ball stage).
  15. 15
    Meanwhile beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl until foamy.
  16. 16
    Slowly pour in hot sugar mixture and continue to beat on high for 6 to 8 min.
  17. 17
    or until stiff peaks form.Add vanilla.
  18. 18
    Frast the tops of two cake layers and
  19. 19
    sprinkle with coconut; stack on a cake plate with plain
  20. 20
    layer on top.
  21. 21
    Frost sides and top of cake; sprinkle with coconut.
  22. 22
    Refrigerate for several hours

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 346.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.9g19%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 46.9mg16%
Sodium 230.8mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 53.3g18%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 23.7g
Protein 7.1g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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