AUNT SUSIE'S DREAMSICLE CAKE

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I remember having this cake when I was just a little girl. My Aunt Susie would make this for all our family get-togethers. A few years ago I called and asked if she would share it with me. A very light and refreshing dessert for the spring and summer months.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 angel food cake (purchased from bakery department or make your own)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (3 ounce) box orange Jell-O
1 pint Orange sherbet
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and place in an even layer in a 9 x 13 GLASS pan.
  • Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving liquid.
  • Add enough water to the liquid to equal 1 cup.
  • Layer the mandarin oranges over the cake.
  • Pour the 1 cup of juice and water into a saucepan and add the jello.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Pour into a large bowl and let cool for 1/2 hour.
  • Add the sherbet, Cool Whip, sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix well and pour over the cake and oranges.
  • Run a knife through the cake to make sure it is distributed evenly throughout.
  • Refrigerate until set (best over-night).
  • NOTE: It is very important to use a glass pan as a metal pan will rust easily.

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