The Lemon Refrigerator Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Use a 10 inch angel food cake or a sponge cake.
2. 2
   Combine the lightly beaten egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice and rind.
3. 3
   Cook in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water until mixture coats a spoon.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and stir in the plain gelatin (one envelope) that has been soaked in the 1/4 cup water.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites until stiff and gradually add the remaining sugar, beating constantly.
6. 6
   Fold in the custard gently.
7. 7
   Tear cake into small pieces and arrange in the bottom of a greased tube pan.
8. 8
   Pour custard over cake and alternate layers of cake and the custard until all is used, ending with a cake layer.
9. 9
   Chill until firm.
10. 10
    Unmold and serve with whipped cream.
11. 11
    You can decorate this dessert with candied cherries or other fruits and nuts if desired.