{"id":348374,"date":"2025-12-17T17:53:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/raspberry-zinger-cake-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:53:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:53:50","slug":"raspberry-zinger-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=348374","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Zinger Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Raspberry Zinger Cake with a homemade vanilla sheet cake, raspberry filling, marshmallow frosting, and pink coconut topping. One bite will bring you back to that box of Hostess, but this one is better!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-pin.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-pin.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-pin.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Raspberry Zinger Cake with a homemade vanilla sheet cake, raspberry filling, marshmallow frosting, and pink coconut topping. One bite will bring you back to that box of Hostess, but this one is better!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-pin.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-sticky-bar-markup\" data-mobile-size=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raspberry Zinger Cake<\/strong> with a homemade vanilla sheet cake, raspberry filling, marshmallow frosting, and pink coconut topping. One bite will bring you back to that box of Hostess, but this one is better!<\/p>\n<p>If you love nostalgic desserts, and remember eating Rasberry zinger snack cakes straight from the box, this homemade version is just for you! All the same layers, but baked fresh in a 13\u00d79 baking dish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-facebook.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of cake with raspberry jam and pink coconut flakes on a plate, beside fresh raspberries and a fork.\" class=\"wp-image-114230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-facebook.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-facebook-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-facebook-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-facebook-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-personal-note cwp-inner cwp-large has-background has-quaternary-background-color\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading\">Aimee\u2019s Recipe Notes<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111176\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-276x276.jpg 276w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111176\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aimee-276x276.jpg 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Taste &amp; Texture: <\/strong>Fresh, moist vanilla cake topped with tart raspberry preserves, creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/marshmallow-frosting\/\">marshmallow frosting<\/a> and sweet coconut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget Tip: <\/strong>Swap out the homemade cake for a yellow or butter cake mix instead. Bake as directed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip: <\/strong>Spread the raspberry preserves while the cake is still warm. It will melt slightly into the holes and creates the signature \u201czing\u201d effect!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Cover cake and keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredient-notes-for-cake\">Ingredient Notes for Cake<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Baking ingredients including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, coconut, raspberry preserves, and marshmallow fluff.\" class=\"wp-image-114231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Baking ingredients including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, coconut, raspberry preserves, and marshmallow fluff.\" class=\"wp-image-114231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This cake may look quite similar to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/snowball-cake-recipe\/\">Hostess Snowball Cake recipe<\/a>. I used that same concept to create todays recipe. For the complete list of ingredients with measurements, scroll down to the recipe card below.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cake Flour-<\/strong> I use this instead of all-purpose for a lighter crumb. All-purpose can be used, but the texture will be a little denser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk- <\/strong>Use my guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/how-to-make-buttermilk\/\">how to make homemade buttermilk<\/a> if you don\u2019t have any one hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raspberry Preserves- <\/strong>Look for a seedless variety if possible. Or swap in strawberry if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pink Food Coloring-<\/strong> I use a neon gel food coloring for that classic snack cake look!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-raspberry-zinger-cake\">How to Make Raspberry Zinger Cake<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Electric mixer blending cake batter in a bowl; batter spread evenly in a rectangular baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-114235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter.jpg\" alt=\"Electric mixer blending cake batter in a bowl; batter spread evenly in a rectangular baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-114235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-batter-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the Cake Batter. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cream butter with sugar, add eggs and remaining ingredients. <\/li>\n<li>Spread into a greased 13\u00d79 baking dish. Bake as directed below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Rectangular cake pan with red jam spread on cake, next to pan with white whipped topping on the cake.\" class=\"wp-image-114239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting.jpg\" alt=\"Rectangular cake pan with red jam spread on cake, next to pan with white whipped topping on the cake.\" class=\"wp-image-114239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-frosting-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Poke and Frost.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using the back handle of a wooden spoon, poke about 15-20 holes over the warm cake. Spread raspberry preserves over the warm cake.<\/li>\n<li>Make the frosting, and spread it over the top of the preserves. It will be thick, much like a taffy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Pink coconut in a bowl with a fork on the left; pink coconut cake squares in a baking dish on the right.\" class=\"wp-image-114242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut.jpg\" alt=\"Pink coconut in a bowl with a fork on the left; pink coconut cake squares in a baking dish on the right.\" class=\"wp-image-114242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-coconut-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Add the topping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a bowl, mix shredded coconut with the gel food coloring.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle coconut over the cake. Chill cake before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A slice of cake topped with pink coconut flakes and jam sits on a plate with a raspberry beside it.\" class=\"wp-image-114244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of cake topped with pink coconut flakes and jam sits on a plate with a raspberry beside it.\" class=\"wp-image-114244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-served-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-and-tricks\">Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save time and swap out the<strong> homemade cake<\/strong> for a yellow cake mix (or butter) instead.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>gel food coloring<\/strong> instead of liquid. You will only need a few drops.<\/li>\n<li>For best flavor, <strong>refrigerate the cake<\/strong> and serve cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-cake-recipes\">Easy Cake Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-beforewprmrecipe\"><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><span id=\"dpsp-post-sticky-bar-markup\" data-mobile-size=\"720\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/raspberry-zinger-cake\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/raspberry-zinger-cake-pin.jpg&amp;description=Raspberry Zinger Cake\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button wp-block-button__link\" data-image-source=\"featured_image\" data-postid=\"113022\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/www.shugarysweets.com\/raspberry-zinger-cake\/\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-113023\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"113023\" data-servings=\"20\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div id=\"recipe-113023-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-113023-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"113023\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13\u00d79 baking dish, or use baking spray. Set it aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar for several minutes, until butter turns pale in color. Add in eggs, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat an additional 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in cake flour, salt, and baking powder, Mix just until combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add buttermilk. Beat for a minute or two until fully blended. Pour batter into baking dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 40-44 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just crumbs. Poke about 20 holes in the top of the warm cake with the back of a wooden spoon. Spread the raspberry preserves over the top while the cake was still warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a mixing bowl, beat marshmallow fluff with butter for 3 minutes. Add in vanilla and powdered sugar and beat for about 3 minutes. Frosting with be thick, almost like a taffy texture. Drop onto the raspberry preserves and spread using an offset spatula or fingertips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-113023-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a bowl, add coconut and gel food coloring. Mix with a fork until all the coconut has been tinted. Add an additional drop or two to achieve desired color. Spread coconut over cake. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-113023-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you prefer to use a cake mix, you can swap out the homemade vanilla sheet cake for a yellow cake or butter cake instead!<\/li>\n<li>Save your two leftover egg yolks to make my homemade lemon curd recipe or my drop sugar cookies.<\/li>\n<li>I used an 18 ounce jar of Raspberry preserves, which is about 1 3\/4 cups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>\u2013 cover cake with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raspberry Zinger Cake with a homemade vanilla sheet cake, raspberry filling, marshmallow frosting, and pink coconut topping. One bite will bring you back to that box of Hostess, but this one is better! 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