Holiday Snow Globe Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 65 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version. —Marie Louise Ludwig, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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4 large eggs, separated
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar, divided
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2 tablespoons dark rum
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2 cups cake flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup coconut milk
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FROSTING/FILLING:
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1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
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2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
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DECORATIONS:
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Frosted Christmas Tree (see below)
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Porcelain snowman ornament
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8-inch glass bubble bowl (about 6-inch opening)
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
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2.
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in rum. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coconut milk, beating well after each addition.
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3.
With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer batter to prepared pans.
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4.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely.
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5.
Using a long serrated knife, trim tops of cakes if domed. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
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6.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, bottom side down. Spread jam over top to within 3/4 in. of edge; top with 1/2 cup whipped cream. Place second cake layer over whipped cream, bottom side up.
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7.
Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Just before serving, place Frosted Christmas Tree and snowman on center of cake. Carefully invert bowl over decorations.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 512 calories, 29g fat (20g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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