Description
Discover the delightful Raspberry Zinger Cake, a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of your favorite snack cake. This moist and flavorful treat is infused with luscious raspberry notes and topped with fluffy vegan marshmallow frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any sweet celebration. The addition of sweetened shredded coconut not only enhances its flavor but also adds an eye-catching finish. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18.25 oz box white cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3.4 oz box raspberry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 18 oz jar seedless raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 10 oz jar vegan marshmallow creme
- 7 oz sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs on low speed until combined; then increase to medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 30 minutes before poking holes all over its surface with a wooden spoon.
- Dissolve the raspberry Jello in boiling water and pour it over the cake, filling the holes.
- Microwave the seedless raspberry jam until soft; spread it evenly over the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Prepare frosting by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar, salt, and milk until fluffy; then incorporate vegan marshmallow creme and vanilla extract.
- Frost the chilled cake and top with shredded coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg