Gran'S Easter-Egg Cake

Name: Gran'S Easter-Egg Cake
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 c. cold water; 6 eggs, separated; 1 1/2 c. sugar, divided; 3/4 c. lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon rind; 1 (8 or 9-inch) angel food cake, broken into small pieces; 1 c. heavy cream, whipped and sweetened; shredded coconut, tinted green

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
3/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. lemon rind
1 (8 or 9-inch) angel food cake, broken into small pieces
1 c. heavy cream, whipped and sweetened
shredded coconut, tinted green

Directions

1

Sprinkle gelatin over water and let soften.
2

Blend yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in top of double boiler.
3

Add lemon juice and rind and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly (do not let water touch bottom of pan).
4

When thick as medium white sauce, remove from heat.
5

Add softened gelatin and stir until dissolved. Chill until mixture thickens and mounds.