Ingredients

  • 1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 12 cup boiling water
  • 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 8 ounces store bought angel food cake
  • 12 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • orange zest (optional)

Method

  • Stir gelatin into cold water until dissolved.
  • Add boiling water, orange juice and lemon juice.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add sugar and continue stirring until dissolved.
  • Refrigerate until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 hour.
  • Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Fold into orange juice mixture.
  • Tear cake into bite-size pieces and place in 13x9x2"-inch baking dish.
  • Pour orange juice-whipped cream mixture evenly over cake pieces.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Scatter nuts and orange zest, if desired, over the top and serve.