Aunt Susie S Dreamsicle Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Susie S Dreamsicle Cake

• 1 (10-ounce) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, reserving juice
• Orange Jell O
• Orange Sherbet
• 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Aunt Susie S Dreamsicle Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and evenly distribute them in the prepared pan.
3. Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving the juice. Add enough water to the reserved juice to measure 1 cup.
4. Arrange the drained mandarin orange segments evenly over the angel food cake layer.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of mandarin orange juice/water mixture and the Jell-O.
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
8. In a large bowl, combine the cooled Jell-O mixture, softened orange sherbet, Cool Whip, sugar, and vanilla extract.
9. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
10. Pour the mixture evenly over the cake and oranges in the prepared pan.
11. Use a knife or spatula to gently distribute the mixture throughout the cake layers, ensuring even coverage.
12. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.