LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE
This is such an old time recipe--always a fave for birthdays, young and old alike, because it's so light tasting after a big meal. I usually make it with lemon pie filling, but this tastes even better! I actually would rather make the angel food from a mix as opposed to homemade--it's one of those instances where I find packaged is superior!
Provided by Jan in Lanark
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare pie filling according to directions and chill.
- Slice cooled cake into 3 layers and spread half of the chilled filling between layers.
- Whip the cream and fold into the remaining pie filling.
- Spread mixture over top and sides of cake.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE
For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime cream frosting topped with toasted coconut. It went over big! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and yolks. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and zest. Cook over simmering water while gradually whisking in butter. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Strain; refrigerate until completely cool., In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar. Gently fold into lime mixture. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with 2/3 cup lime mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake. Frost top and sides with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
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