snowball cake

72 Pinches
Harlan, KY
Updated on Jul 30, 2011
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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 packages gelatin, unflavored
  • 4 tablespoons water, cold
  • 1 cup water, boiling
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large angel food cake
  • 3 cups whipping cream
  • 4 ounces coconut, shredded

How To Make snowball cake

  • Step 1
    Soften gelatin in cold water; add boiling water, stir to dissolve completely.
  • Step 2
    Add orange juice, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved, then refrigerate until thick as eggwhite.
  • Step 3
    Whip one pint (2 cups) whipping cream, using chilled bowl and beaters; fold into thickened gelatin mixture.
  • Step 4
    Coat sides of 3 quart bowl or 10" tube pan with vegetable shortening and line with waxed paper.
  • Step 5
    Break angel food cake into 1 inch pieces; alternate layers with gelatin/whipping cream mixture.
  • Step 6
    Chill overnight or 6 to 8 hours.
  • Step 7
    Invert onto cake plate and frost with 1/2 pint (1 cup) cream whipped.
  • Step 8
    Cover generously with coconut and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Step 9
    Refrigerate any leftovers promptly.

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