PINEAPPLE SUNSHINE CAKE

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Have been going through my mother's old recipe box and coming across recipes I grew up with. This cake is very light and perfect for a picnic on a hot day.

Provided by Debby Nelson @annazzassi

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 - envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup(s) cold water
3 - well-beaten egg yolks
1 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) milk
1 - 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cup(s) whipped cream
3 - egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 - 10 inch angel food cake
- pineapple tidbits for garnish, drained
- marachino cherries for garnish
- additional whipped cream for garnish

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in cold water.
  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, and milk. Mix well. Cook in top of double boiler over hot water, stirring constantly until spoon is coated.
  • Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in crushed pineapple. Fold in whipped cream and egg whites.
  • Remove the crust from the angel food cake and slice in 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Layer the cake and custard in a 13 x 9 x 2 pan starting with the cake and alternating with the custard until both have been used all up.
  • Chill until set.
  • Garnish with additional whipped cream, pineapple tidbits and cherries.

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