Aunt Susie's Dreamsicle Cake

• angel food cake1

  (purchased from bakery department or make your own)

• mandarin oranges↗1 can

  (11 ounce)

• orange Jell-O1 box

  (3 ounce)

• Orange sherbet1 pint
• Cool Whip1 container

  (8 ounce)

• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and place in an even layer in a 9 x 13 GLASS pan.

2. 2

   Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving liquid.

3. 3

   Add enough water to the liquid to equal 1 cup.

4. 4

   Layer the mandarin oranges over the cake.

5. 5

   Pour the 1 cup of juice and water into a saucepan and add the jello.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Pour into a large bowl and let cool for 1/2 hour.

8. 8

   Add the sherbet, Cool Whip, sugar and vanilla.

9. 9

   Mix well and pour over the cake and oranges.

10. 10

    Run a knife through the cake to make sure it is distributed evenly throughout.

11. 11

    Refrigerate until set (best over-night).

12. 12

    NOTE: It is very important to use a glass pan as a metal pan will rust easily.